Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility

CMS lists this as a standard 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 March 26, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.

• 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 March 4, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 3, 2025 from $10,364 to $5,182.

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 3, 2025 from $15,945 to $10,364.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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.

16 of 266 Kentucky homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 January 29, 2025.

• 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 January 23, 2025.

• 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 January 28, 2025.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 9, 2025.

• 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 January 22, 2025.

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CMS fine of $5,182 on January 3, 2025.

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CMS fine of $5,182 on January 3, 2025.

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• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.1 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0033. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish methods for sharing information.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.

• Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 May 2, 2023.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.

• Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.

• 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 May 2, 2023.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 May 2, 2023.

• Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.

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