Bourbon Heights Nursing Home
2000 South Main Street · Paris, KY · 40361 · 8599875750
99 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $41,040 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $57,841 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2024 · 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 January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2024 · 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 January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 22, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 22, 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 January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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 January 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
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 January 25, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 22, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 22, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 22, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 22, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | Fine | $41,040 |
| November 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 31 days |
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| April 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185283 · certified since June 14, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.