Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation
120 Life Care Way · Bardstown, KY · 40004 · 5023484220
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lyon Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
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 September 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
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 May 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2021
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
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 August 21, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 21, 2019
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 August 21, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
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 August 21, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 21, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185149 · certified since February 13, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.