London, KY

Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

208 West 12th Street, London, KY

(606) 864-4155

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

160

Certified beds

Average residents

153

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.98

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.51

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.72

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.85

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.4	1.9 0.5 pts worse	1.9 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.0	2.2 0.8 pts worse	1.8 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	74.0%	94.3% 20.3 pts worse	93.4% 19.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.7%	96.2% 2.5 pts better	95.5% 3.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.5%	3.8% 0.3 pts better	3.3% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	15.2% 15.2 pts better	11.4% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.1%	6.7% 1.6 pts better	5.4% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	42.5%	29.6% 12.9 pts worse	19.6% 22.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	33.7%	17.6% 16.1 pts worse	16.7% 17 pts worse	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	14.5%	17.3% 2.8 pts better	16.3% 1.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14.5%	15.6% 1.1 pts better	14.9% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.2%	0.7% 0.5 pts worse	1.0% 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.3%	1.7% 1.4 pts better	1.7% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.6%	19.8% 0.2 pts better	19.8% 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.2%	5.5% 1.3 pts better	5.1% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	56.2%	83.8% 27.6 pts worse	81.7% 25.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	28.9%	13.9% 15 pts worse	12.0% 16.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	5.1%	1.8% 3.3 pts worse	1.6% 3.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	80.0%	83.6% 3.6 pts worse	79.7% 0.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	22.9%	24.5% 1.6 pts better	23.9% 1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-03 · Fire 2025-04-03

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2020-03-05 · Fire 2020-03-05

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2019-01-10 · Fire 2019-01-10

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-05-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-03

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-05-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2020-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-03-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2020-03-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-10

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2019-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-01-10

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2019-01-29

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