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Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include warm, attentive admissions and administrative leadership. Some reviewers note concerns about allegations of neglect regarding hygiene and basic care (mentioned by 2 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation receives high praise for its compassionate staff, particularly in the admissions and therapy departments, and for its active community engagement. However, a small number of critical reviews allege serious lapses in basic care, including hygiene and medication management, suggesting a potential inconsistency in the quality of care provided.
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“I can’t say enough good things about the therapy department. Zack & Logan are tops in my book. I would highly recommend this place for”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows recurring issues with food safety and dietary services, appearing in all three surveys from 2019 to 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with kitchen operations and food handling. Other problem areas include care planning and respiratory care, with one complaint-triggered deficiency in 2023 involving resident protection from abuse and neglect. All deficiencies have correction dates, but the repeated food safety violations indicate persistent operational struggles that families should discuss during visits.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
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Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 43 of 94
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