nursing home in Benton, KY

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

2607 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025 · (270) 527-3296

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

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

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at a glance

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 96-bed for-profit nursing home in Benton, Kentucky (Marshall County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Kentucky average is 2.8.

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

Nursing staff turnover is 51.2% per year (state average 46.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
96
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Principle Long Term Care
Medicare-certified since
April 9, 1991
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Marshall County
CMS Certification Number
185258

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityKentucky avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.50 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)3.50 hrs3.95 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.88 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.03 hrs2.36 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.00 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)51.2%46.4%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40%41.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility1Kentucky 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)139Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1540.480.6Better

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 beds9695107
Average residents per day868286
Occupancy90%87.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.6%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)2.6%3.9%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.8%4.8%4.6%Average
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)12.8%16.1%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2%1.6%1.6%Worse
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)23.9%13.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)19.2%14%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.4%6.6%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)9.5%17.7%12.8%Better
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)24.7%29.8%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)17.9%19%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)94%96.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99%94.3%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility4.3%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)4.3%1.7%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)77.2%83.5%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)79.5%84%82%Average

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 9, 2025
Standard
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 29, 2025
October 8, 2020
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 11, 2020
October 8, 2020
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 June 13, 2020
October 8, 2020
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 11, 2020
January 10, 2019
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
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
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 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 February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 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 February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
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 February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
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 February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
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 February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
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 February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected February 23, 2019
January 10, 2019
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected February 23, 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
BOICE, GALE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
HILL, RAYMOND
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, ROBERT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
HILL, STEPHEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
MCCLELLAN, RANDALL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2025
ZETTER, DAVID
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
BOICE, GALE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/05/2018
JOHNSON, DIANNE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011
BOICE, GALE
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/12/2025
HOOD, LYNN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/08/2017
PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE, INC.
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2011

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's rating?

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 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 Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Principle Long Term Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is at 2607 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025. Phone: (270) 527-3296.

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.