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Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

213 Water Street, Dawson Springs, KY 4240859 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.8/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Because there is very little recent feedback for this facility, it is difficult to gauge current standards of care. We strongly recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe cleanliness and staff-to-resident interactions firsthand, as historical reviews show conflicting reports on these vital areas.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.56hrs
75%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.23hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.5%
US
15.4%
KY
16.4%
Hopkins
14.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Hopkins
2.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.2%
Better than Avg
Here
17.2%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Hopkins
20.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.4%
Better than Avg
Here
99.4%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Hopkins
98.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.0%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Hopkins
22.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.4%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Hopkins
19.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.4%
Better than Avg
Here
91.4%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Hopkins
91.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (3.4)

Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center has a mixed safety record with 8 deficiencies across 2 surveys, showing recurring issues in food safety and fire safety systems. Food handling problems appeared in both 2021 and 2025 inspections, suggesting ongoing challenges with nutrition services. Fire safety deficiencies including smoke barriers and sprinkler systems were also found in both surveys. All violations were corrected according to facility reports, but the repeated food and fire safety issues warrant discussion during any visit.

Jun 25, 2025Routine
3
0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

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.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Mar 26, 2021Routine
5
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.

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0911MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Brenda Lowry Irrv Tr Fbo James Lowry

Owner · Organization

16%

David Lowry Irrv Tr Fbo Matthew Lowry

Owner · Organization

26%

James Lowry Family Irrv Tr

Owner · Organization

10%

Lowry, Brenda

Owner

25%

Lowry, David

Owner

24%

Key personnel

Lowry, BrendaManaging Control - Governing BodyLowry, DavidManaging Control - Governing BodyLowry, MatthewManaging Control - Governing BodyLowry, BrendaOfficer / DirectorLowry, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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