Pioneer Trace Group LLC

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

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.

• Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2026.

• Citation F0657. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 June 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2019.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 June 13, 2026.

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CMS fine of $105,755 on May 27, 2026.

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CMS fine of $27,378 on May 27, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2026.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2026.

• Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2026.

• 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 March 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2019.

• Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2026.

• 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 March 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2026.

• 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 February 3, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2026.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was PIONEER TRACE GROUP, LLC.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2024 from $27,493 to $16,801.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 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 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2024 from $30,372 to $27,493.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2024 from $33,251 to $30,372.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2024 from $25,026 to $33,251.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2024 from $34,072 to $25,026.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from December 20, 2024, for 28 days.

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• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0576. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 1, 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 1, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0001. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2024.

• Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2024.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2024.

• Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2024.

• Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2024.

• Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2024.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2024.

• 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 October 19, 2024.

• Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2019.

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CMS fine of $16,801 on October 3, 2024.

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CMS fine of $5,346 on October 3, 2024.

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CMS fine of $5,346 on October 3, 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2019.

• 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 December 18, 2019.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2019.

• Citation K0232. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2019.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2019.

• Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2019.

• Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2019.

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