Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation
420 Jett Drive · Jackson, KY · 41339 · 6066662456
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lyon Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 7, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 7, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 7, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 28, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 28, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
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 June 28, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 28, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2018
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 June 28, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 28, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 28, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 28, 2018 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185112 · certified since July 19, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.