Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center

1401 South 16th Street · Murray, KY · 42071 · 2707522900

226 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

71% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 35
Serious harm & abuse 20% 46
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 5
Trend 10% 65
Context 5% 100

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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.333.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.340.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.80≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year71%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)5 · $52,540

Inspection citations (20 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J May 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 10, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F May 10, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 10, 2025

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F May 10, 2025

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E May 10, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E May 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G March 8, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G March 8, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024

    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 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    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 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 1, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 1, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 1, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F February 7, 2019

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 1, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected March 1, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 10, 2025Fine$26,685
March 8, 2024Fine$5,666
March 8, 2024Fine$5,667
October 27, 2023Fine$7,261
October 27, 2023Fine$7,261
October 27, 2023Payment Denial9 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185005 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.