Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation
1253 Lake Barkley Drive · Kuttawa, KY · 42055 · 2703882291
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lyon Healthcare
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 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 May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 24, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
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 March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
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 20, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B February 14, 2020
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185318 · certified since December 9, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.