Public Record
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 156
- Avg. residents per day
- 81.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 11
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-12
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Citations
11 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.
- 0342Generalpotential for harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- 0900Generalpotential for harm
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 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.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
- Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hanson, KY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 185472.
- What is the CMS rating for Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
- Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen have?
- Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is certified for 156 beds. It serves an average of 81.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen have?
- Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen has 11 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen last inspected?
- Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen was last inspected on February 12, 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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