Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation
1205 Leitchfield Road · Owensboro, KY · 42303 · 2706840464
145 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 27, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 27, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 27, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 27, 2021
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 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 November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2021
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 November 5, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2021
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 November 5, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2019
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2019
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 September 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2019
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 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185236 · certified since January 23, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.