3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Bardstown, KY
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY
(502) 348-4220
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
48
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Lyon Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-02-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.31
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.68
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.25
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.2
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.8% |
94.3%
4.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.8% |
96.2%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.4% |
3.8%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 20.5% |
15.2%
5.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 13.8% |
6.7%
7.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 38.9% |
29.6%
9.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
19.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.2% |
17.6%
5.4 pts better
|
16.7%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.3% |
17.3%
3 pts worse
|
16.3%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.2% |
15.6%
2.4 pts better
|
14.9%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
0.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.8% |
19.8%
6 pts worse
|
19.8%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
5.5%
0.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.3% |
83.8%
11.5 pts better
|
81.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.7% |
13.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
1.8%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.0% |
83.6%
1.4 pts better
|
79.7%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.3% |
24.5%
8.2 pts better
|
23.9%
7.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Inspection history
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-05-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Penalties and ownership
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