Vanceburg Hills
58 Eastham Street · Vanceburg, KY · 41179 · 6067963046
94 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Journey Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,527 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2019
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 20, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2019
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 21, 2019 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $10,527 |
| August 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185238 · certified since January 24, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.