Helmwood Healthcare
106 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Helmwood Healthcare is a nursing home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since February 6, 20204 (Kentucky average 12)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 21, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on May 21, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
Citation K0900. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.
Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HELMWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 6, 2020
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2020.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2020.
Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2020
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2020.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (270) 737-2738
- Last standard health inspection
- May 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 52
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Hardin Ky Opco LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kentucky average (4 vs 12).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HARDIN KY OPCO HOLDCO LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2024
- BENNETT, CHAIM5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 10% · since 07/01/2024
- GODFREY, CHRISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/2025
- KASPER, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2024
- SMITH, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/2025
Questions
When was Helmwood Healthcare last inspected?
CMS lists May 21, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Helmwood Healthcare have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since February 6, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Helmwood Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Helmwood Healthcare?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Helmwood Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.