Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a nursing home in Hanson, 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 rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since August 21, 20192 (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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.
Citation K0900. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.
Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 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.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 November 8, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on August 21, 2019
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard 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 September 30, 2019.
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 September 30, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (270) 322-9087
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 156
- Residents per day, on average
- 81.6
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kentucky average (2 vs 12).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKYDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2002
- COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/16/2012
- BURGETT, KATIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/16/2021
- SCOTT, LADONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/14/2007
Questions
When was Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen have?
CMS lists 2 health citations since August 21, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.