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%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $52,540 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| March 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,666 |
| March 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,667 |
| October 27, 2023 | Fine | $7,261 |
| October 27, 2023 | Fine | $7,261 |
| October 27, 2023 | Payment Denial | 9 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.