West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation

774 Liberty Road · West Liberty, KY · 41472 · 6067433846

48 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: David Marx

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 89
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.103.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.600.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.93≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year51%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025

    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 September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025

    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 September 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 19, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected September 19, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Immediate jeopardy · J January 25, 2023

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

    Corrected March 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J January 25, 2023

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

    Corrected March 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected March 4, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023

    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 March 4, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 25, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 4, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020

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

    Corrected March 6, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020

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

    Corrected March 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185274 · certified since June 17, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.