nursing home in Bardstown, KY

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation

120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004 · (502) 348-4220

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation at a glance

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Bardstown, Kentucky (Nelson County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 3.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 18, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 52.6% per year (state average 46.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
100
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
February 13, 1978
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Nelson County
CMS Certification Number
185149

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.76 hrsKentucky average3.95 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.76 hrs3.95 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.69 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.78 hrs2.36 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.32 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)52.6%46.4%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)53.8%41.8%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)101Worse

Inspections

This facility3Kentucky average3U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)339Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)2840.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Kentucky average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$15,373$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds10095107
Average residents per day478286
Occupancy46.5%87.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.8%Kentucky average3.9%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.8%3.9%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.9%4.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)7.9%16.1%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.6%1.6%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)4%13.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)2.6%14%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)13.5%6.6%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)28.5%17.7%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)41.8%29.8%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)17.6%19%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.8%96.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.3%94.3%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Kentucky average1.7%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Kentucky and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.7%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)85%83.5%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.2%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 3, 2025
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 3, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 3, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 3, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 3, 2025
March 12, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 23, 2025
March 12, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 23, 2025
March 12, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 23, 2025
May 1, 2021
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Fire safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
May 1, 2021
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
June 21, 2019
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2019
June 21, 2019
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 21, 2019

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince

ownership data not available

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation's rating?

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation?

It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation is at 120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004. Phone: (502) 348-4220.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.