Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation
100 Wurtland Avenue · Wurtland, KY · 41144 · 6068360931
126 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Marx
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $69,908 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$69,908 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $69,908 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 9, 2026 · 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 March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2025 · 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 March 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 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 March 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 7, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2019
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 November 18, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 19, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $69,908 |
| February 11, 2025 | Payment Denial | 29 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185261 · certified since March 8, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.