Liberty, KY

Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $65,196 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

616 S Wallace Wilkinson Boulevard, Liberty, KY

(606) 787-6889

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

97

Certified beds

Average residents

80

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Signature Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-06-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.59

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.25

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.11

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

62%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.9
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.3
2.2
2.1 pts worse
1.8
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
94.3%
3.7 pts better
93.4%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.2%
3.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
3.8%
1.7 pts worse
3.3%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.6%
15.2%
0.4 pts worse
11.4%
4.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.9%
6.7%
2.2 pts worse
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 31.0%
29.6%
1.4 pts worse
19.6%
11.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.4%
17.6%
2.8 pts worse
16.7%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.3%
0.2%
0.1 pts worse
0.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.6%
17.3%
4.7 pts better
16.3%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.5%
15.6%
3.1 pts better
14.9%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.7%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.7%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 21.4%
19.8%
1.6 pts worse
19.8%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
5.5%
0.3 pts better
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.0%
83.8%
3.2 pts better
81.7%
5.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 22.0%
13.9%
8.1 pts worse
12.0%
10 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.8%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.7%
83.6%
7.1 pts better
79.7%
11 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.7%
24.5%
1.2 pts worse
23.9%
1.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-09 · Fire 2025-07-09

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-14 · Fire 2024-06-14

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-05-02 · Fire 2019-05-02

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-07-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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.

Corrected 2024-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

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 2024-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-07-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2024-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-07-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

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 2025-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-09

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-07-29

G · Actual harm 2024-06-14

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 2024-07-11

G · Actual harm 2024-06-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-07-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-07-11

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-15

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-01-30

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-15

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-01-30

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-15

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 2024-01-30

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-12-15

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-02

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 2019-05-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$6,500 2024-06-14

Fine

Fine · fine $6,500

Fine

$8,044 2024-06-14

Fine

Fine · fine $8,044

Fine

$50,652 2023-12-15

Fine

Fine · fine $50,652

Fine

$0 2023-12-15

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-01-20 · 10 days

10 day denial

Ownership

Shc LP Holdings Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 2014-12-19
Harrison, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 68 facilities 2013-08-01
Jjla LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 64 facilities 2013-08-01
Kuehnlein, Jennifer

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-07-21
Lpsnf LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 37 facilities 2013-08-01
Signature Healthcare LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2013-08-01
Smedra, Ira

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 98 facilities 2013-08-01
Spring Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2018-05-01
Steier Iii, Elmer

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 66 facilities 2013-08-01
Wheaten LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 67 facilities 2013-08-01

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