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Stanford Crossing

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

105 Harmon Heights, Stanford, KY 40484128 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 50 Google reviews

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9/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 2.0)
  • High staff turnover (74%)
  • High RN turnover (83%)

Bottom 25% in KY · Critically understaffed (RN) · Very high staff turnover · Worst in JOURNEY HEALTHCARE chain · $272,373 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Stanford Crossing is frequently praised for its strong rehabilitation team and proactive communication with families, making it a strong contender for post-acute care. However, because multiple reviewers have raised concerns about chronic understaffing and facility cleanliness, we strongly recommend visiting during a weekend or evening shift to observe staffing levels and facility conditions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews on Google
Stanford Crossing receives frequent praise for its friendly, attentive nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services, with many families reporting that their loved ones are well-cared for and comfortable. However, there are recurring concerns regarding chronic understaffing and the need for facility updates, with a few reports of poor quality of care and unprofessional management.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff7.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy services
  • Responsive communication with family members
  • Helpful assistance during resident transfers

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to potential safety issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Facility maintenance and cleanliness issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 57 analyzed

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3
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How They Respond to Reviews

43%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that staffing levels are a primary focus for you; could you walk me through how you ensure consistent, personalized attention for residents during peak hours?
  • 2Given the recent feedback regarding facility maintenance, what is your current plan for ongoing building improvements and ensuring a clean, comfortable environment for residents?
  • 3I appreciate that you actively engage with families online; how do you typically handle communication with families when a resident has a sudden change in health status?
  • 4With your rehabilitation services being a standout feature, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily routine and social activities?
  • 5What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure resident safety and timely assistance, especially during evening or overnight shifts?
  • 6How do you balance the daily activity schedule to ensure that residents remain engaged and active, even when the facility is operating at full capacity?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff is amazing. My mom was in the rehabilitation part and I was amazed!

Rehab patient's family · 2023★★★★★

I have been to 5 different facilities and this one by far was the best. Excellent nurses, great supervisory staff, and also very good food. Physical therapy department was excellent also.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

They call me and keep me updated on his care. Awesome facility!

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 50 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.32hrs
43%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.05hrs
74%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.3%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Lincoln
4.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
29.2%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Lincoln
21.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.2%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Lincoln
18.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.0%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Lincoln
21.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Lincoln
93.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
KY
96.2%
Lincoln
95.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.3%
Better than Avg
Here
96.3%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
Lincoln
82.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.1%
Better than Avg
Here
88.1%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Lincoln
83.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Lincoln
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
4penalties
Well above state avg (3.4)
14 complaint-triggered
$272,373 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 14 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care planning, safety supervision, and medication management. The facility has struggled with recurring issues across these same areas from 2020 through 2023, with some problems like medication errors and care planning persisting even after reported corrections, suggesting systemic challenges in maintaining consistent quality care.

May 17, 2025Complaint
1
0760Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Sep 7, 2023Complaint
3
0656Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Jun 10, 2023Complaint
10
0656Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

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.

0689Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0835Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0837Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

0841Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

0867Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0583Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0600Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Jun 10, 2023Routine
17
0009Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

0013Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0018Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

0023Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

0024Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0035Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0912Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Jul 9, 2021Routine
4
0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Mar 5, 2020Routine
18
0580Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0756Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0657Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0625Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 8, 2025

$13,342

Fine

Dec 8, 2025

$13,343

Fine

Jun 10, 2023

$245,688

Payment Denial

Jun 10, 2023

8-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Stanford Crossing

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Journey Healthcare

Chain Size

34 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 16 of 19 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Journey Cz of Ky LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Journey Cz Ky Healthcare Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Mcguinness, BernardOfficer / DirectorWoods, MichelleManager3 Bees Holdings LLCAdp of the SnfAjoj Holdings LLCAdp of the SnfBees Family Irrevocable TrustAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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