Pioneer Trace Group LLC

115 Pioneer Trace · Flemingsburg, KY · 41041 · 6068452131

92 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $27,493 in fines in the last 24 months.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 61
Federal penalties 15% 29
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.413.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.430.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.94≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year44%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $27,493

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected January 28, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected January 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 1, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 14, 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 18, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 14, 2019

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected December 18, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 3, 2024Fine$5,346
October 3, 2024Fine$5,346
October 3, 2024Fine$16,801
October 3, 2024Payment Denial28 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185314 · certified since October 30, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.