1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Pineville, KY
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
39 Ferndale Apartments Road, Pineville, KY
(606) 337-7071
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
115
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Principle Long Term Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-02-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.94
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.58
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.83
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
42%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.2
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.3%
5.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 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 | 2.1% |
3.8%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
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 | 3.3% |
6.7%
3.4 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 41.1% |
29.6%
11.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
21.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.1% |
17.6%
12.5 pts better
|
16.7%
11.6 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 | 15.3% |
17.3%
2 pts better
|
16.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.5% |
15.6%
7.1 pts better
|
14.9%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 5.6% |
19.8%
14.2 pts better
|
19.8%
14.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.5% |
5.5%
About the same
|
5.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
83.8%
16.2 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
83.6%
16.4 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-13
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-08-21
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 2024-07-30
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-05
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-05
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Inspection history
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-22
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 2024-08-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-08-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2019-12-04
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 2019-10-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2019-12-04
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2019-10-19
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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