Nelson County Health System Care Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
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What this means for your family
Nelson County Health System Care Center falls in the middle range of Medicare quality ratings. This means baseline standards are met, but there is room for improvement. A personal tour and conversation with current residents' families will give you the best picture of daily life here.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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 · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has faced recurring serious issues including a recent complaint about abuse and neglect protection that remains uncorrected, with families filing five formal complaints over the review period. The main problem areas are fire safety systems, abuse protection, and infection control, with many deficiencies repeating across multiple surveys. While most violations have correction dates, the pattern of recurring safety issues and ongoing abuse protection concerns warrant careful consideration before choosing this facility.
Jun 23, 2025Complaint1
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.
Apr 1, 2025Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 26, 2024Complaint2
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Mar 21, 2024Routine14
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 15, 2023Routine5
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 26, 2024
$36,855
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Nelson County Health System Care Center
government
Ownership & Management
Owners
Nelson County Health System
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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