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Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown

Nursing HomeElizabethtown, KYCMS 185118
20 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
124

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
117.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
20

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-03-25

*CMS

Citations

20 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0760Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0347Generalpotential for harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0606Generalpotential for harm

    Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

  • 0161Generalpotential for harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0781Generalpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown?
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elizabethtown, KY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 185118.
What is the CMS rating for Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown?
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown have?
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown is certified for 124 beds. It serves an average of 117.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown have?
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown has 20 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown last inspected?
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown was last inspected on March 25, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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