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Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown

1850 Veteran's Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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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.

  1. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. Health inspection on March 25, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    7 of 266 Kentucky homes (3%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

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    • Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

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  3. Health inspection on February 13, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

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  4. 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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 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 health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on October 25, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0606. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on October 25, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

    • Citation K0347. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. Health inspection on November 8, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • 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 December 1, 2023.

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  14. Health inspection on July 1, 2021

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2021.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on July 1, 2021

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2021.

    • 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 July 26, 2021.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(270) 769-2363
Last standard health inspection
February 13, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
124
Residents per day, on average
113.6
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
LP E-Town LLC
Chain
Signature Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Kentucky average (7 vs 12).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • WHEATEN LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 04/01/2014
  • STEIER III, ELMER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 04/01/2014
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2014

Questions

When was Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown last inspected?

CMS lists February 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since July 1, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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