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Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004100 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.5/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (3 vs median 2.0)
  • High staff turnover (53%)

Below average in KY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has received serious reports regarding understaffing and neglect, making it a high-risk choice for those needing significant medical assistance. If you must consider this facility, you should be prepared to provide constant personal supervision for your loved one and ask management directly about their current staffing ratios.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews analyzed
Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation faces significant criticism regarding the quality of patient care and food services. Multiple reviewers highlight severe understaffing, which leads to long wait times for basic assistance and concerns about the safety of medically fragile residents.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food1.0Staff3.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Individual staff members described as caring and nice

Concerns

  • Severe understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor quality and unappealing food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.72017(3)1.32018(3)

Distribution

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4
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1
1
3

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like hygiene and mobility?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a strong rating for staffing numbers; could you explain how those staff members are deployed to ensure residents get consistent, one-on-one attention?
  • 3We understand that dining is a major part of the resident experience; what steps are you taking to improve the variety and quality of the meals served?
  • 4Could you walk us through your current process for medication management to ensure accuracy and timely administration for residents?
  • 5What specific activities or social programs are currently in place to keep residents engaged and active throughout the day?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nurses and Nurses assistants they have are awesome. Very caring and nice. Just very overworked and stretched way too thin.

Granddaughter of rehab patient · 2018☆☆☆☆

Had a family member here for rehab and it’s like the staff expected her to be able to take care of herself! Waited for over 30 min to have assistance to use the restroom!

Family member of rehab patient · 2018☆☆☆☆

most of staff doesn't care about the old and sick at this place very very poor care here

Son of resident · 2017☆☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.87hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.86hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility40.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.9%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Nelson
17.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.7%
Better than Avg
Here
4.7%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Nelson
25.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.4%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Nelson
5.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.8%
Better than Avg
Here
7.8%
US
15.4%
KY
16.4%
Nelson
23.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Nelson
19.7%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.4%
US
5.3%
KY
6.7%
Nelson
5.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.5%
Better than Avg
Here
94.5%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Nelson
90.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.0%
Better than Avg
Here
85.0%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Near state avg (3.4)
3 complaint-triggered

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation has 34 deficiencies across 4 surveys, with three complaint-triggered reports from families raising concerns about fire safety issues. The most recurring problems involve fire safety equipment, medication management, and care planning. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the facility continues to face ongoing issues with fire safety systems and medication labeling across multiple surveys, suggesting these areas need sustained attention.

Jul 18, 2025Routine
5
0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0657MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Mar 12, 2025Complaint
3
0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0374MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

May 1, 2021Routine
19
0363ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0511ModerateCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0600ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0232MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0355MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0741MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0602MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0657MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0676MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0760MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Jun 21, 2019Routine
7
0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0758MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0803MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Lyon Healthcare

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 7 of 14

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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