Helmwood Healthcare
106 Diecks Drive · Elizabethtown, KY · 42701 · 2707372738
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 30, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 30, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 27, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 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 January 27, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185183 · certified since January 26, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.