nursing home in Wurtland, KY
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation
100 Wurtland Avenue, Wurtland, KY 41144 · (606) 836-0931
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation at a glance
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 126-bed for-profit nursing home in Wurtland, Kentucky (Greenup County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 9, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $69,908.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 126
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- David Marx
- Medicare-certified since
- March 8, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Greenup County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185261
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.37 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.38 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.03 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 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) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 186.3 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $69,908 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 126 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 110 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.3% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.6% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.2% | 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) | 5.9% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.5% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 18.9% | 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) | 38.2% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.2% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82.4% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Average |
| 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 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 8 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Complaint | 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Complaint | 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 2, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 5, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 1, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| February 11, 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 February 2, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 11, 2025 |
| February 11, 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 March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 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 March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| October 24, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2019 |
| October 24, 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 November 18, 2019 |
| October 24, 2019 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2019 |
| October 24, 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 December 7, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $69,908 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | Payment Denial | 29 days from March 13, 2025 |
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $69,908 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WURTLAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/25/2019 |
| 100 WURTLAND AVE SNF REALTY LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| ALEXANDER, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| BLUEGRASS CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/04/2025 |
| CHAMBERLAIN, MARGARET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2023 |
| MDG REAL ESTATE GLOBAL LIMITED Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| PRUITT, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| REWA, ANGELA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2023 |
| RUCKER, ADAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RUSSELL, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| SHATROV, ANZHELIKA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| SHIELDS, KARI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WOLFE, ERIC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2023 |
| PRUITT, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| 100 WURTLAND AVE SNF REALTY LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| ALEXANDER, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| BLUEGRASS CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| CHAMBERLAIN, MARGARET Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2023 |
| PRUITT, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| REWA, ANGELA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2023 |
| RUCKER, ADAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RUSSELL, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| SHATROV, ANZHELIKA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| SHIELDS, KARI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| WOLFE, ERIC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation's rating?
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Wurtland Nursing and 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 Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of David Marx. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation is at 100 Wurtland Avenue, Wurtland, KY 41144. Phone: (606) 836-0931.
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.