Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 29, 2025 from $8,000 to $5,200.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 29, 2025 from $10,000 to $6,500.

• Star rating

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

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

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

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

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

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

15 of 266 Kentucky homes (6%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, 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 September 12, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity G: actual 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 September 12, 2025.

• 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 September 12, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2025.

• 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 September 12, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 September 6, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.

• 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 September 6, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0781 2 times since 2019.

• 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 September 6, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.

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CMS fine of $5,200 on August 29, 2025.

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CMS fine of $6,500 on August 29, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 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 5 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

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  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 17, 2023 from $134,100 to $87,165.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

15 of 266 Kentucky homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  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 August 6, 2023.

• Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2023.

• 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 August 6, 2023.

• 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 August 8, 2023.

• Citation F0606. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2023.

• 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 August 10, 2023.

• 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 August 6, 2023.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2019.

• Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2023.

• 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 August 10, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 August 6, 2023.

• 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 August 6, 2023.

• Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2023.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 August 6, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2019.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2023.

• 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 August 6, 2023.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2023.

• 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 August 6, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2019.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2019.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2019.

• 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2019.

• 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 December 6, 2019.

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