nursing home in Hazard, KY
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center
200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701 · (606) 435-6196
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center at a glance
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center is a 120-bed government nursing home in Hazard, Kentucky (Perry County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.5 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 13, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 13% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 26, 2013
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Perry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185471
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.49 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.38 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.56 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.65 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 13% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 7.4% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 94 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78.3% | 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) | 5.6% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 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) | 8.9% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 35.6% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.6% | 19% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 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) | 7.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.9% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 0 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 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 11, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 31, 2024 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELTON, SONYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2025 |
| TAYLOR, WANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2015 |
| BEGLEY, NIKKI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2003 |
| BEGLEY, NIKKI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2003 |
| COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1998 |
| MELTON, SONYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2021 |
| TAYLOR, WANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center's rating?
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans 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 Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center and how do I contact it?
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center is at 200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701. Phone: (606) 435-6196.
About this data
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