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Overview of Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a non-profit facility located in Paris, Kentucky. It offers a variety of services including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and independent living apartments. The facility aims to provide quality care for both short and long-term stays.

(859) 987-5750 admissions@bourbonheights.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.36/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 109

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

71.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$8.2M

Operating deficit

-$444.6K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$8,231,168.00

Operating deficit

$-444,555.00

Payroll costs

$3.0M

35.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs $8.7M

109-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Facility, Nursing Home, Personal Care)

License Date

October 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 100024

CMS Certification Number: 185283

County: BOURBON

Ownership & operating entity

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is administrated by THOMAS DAVIS.

Owner name: BOURBON HEIGHTS, INC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

On-Site Chapel

Rehabilitation Center

Adult Day Health Center

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing Facility Services, Intermediate Care, Personal Care, Adult Day Health Care Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Independent Living Apartments

Religious Services

Yes

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Visiting Hours: Open within reason

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Type of care: SNF AL

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Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 185358

Occupancy: 82.1%

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Payroll Costs: $1,913,420.00

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Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40361

Bed Count: 109

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BALES, MICHELL

CCN: 185283

Occupancy: 71.5%

Home Revenue: $7,431,010.00

Payroll Costs: $2,950,394.00

Payroll %: 39.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 80.00

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.3557

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

PARIS, KY 40361

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292

Total Staff

122

Employees

170

Contractors

43,471

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	18	9.5	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	32	9.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	169	8.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

239 staff

8.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

9 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Therapy Services

27 staff

5.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

8 staff

5.9hs shift avg

Other Services

5 staff

5.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

23.6%

of total hours from contractors

10,271 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Certified Nursing Assistant: 103 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Registered Nurse: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Other Physician: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 3 Feeding Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	66	103	169	22,611	91	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	19	32	3,805	91	100%	9.3
Registered Nurse	10	8	18	3,444	91	100%	9.5
Medication Aide/Technician	7	1	8	3,327	91	100%	11.5
RN Director of Nursing	6	0	6	2,438	71	78%	7.5
Dietitian	3	0	3	1,036	76	84%	6.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	843	72	79%	7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	6	6	744	76	84%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	5	5	689	77	85%	6.1
Nurse Aide in Training	4	0	4	645	24	26%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	548	62	68%	7.7
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	466	59	65%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	463	66	73%	7
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	395	68	75%	4.7
Physical Therapist	1	0	1	304	54	59%	5.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	216	54	59%	4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	7	7	176	48	53%	3
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	100	13	14%	7.7
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	3	3	85	16	18%	4.8
Other Physician	0	6	6	50	14	15%	2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	39	27	30%	1.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	13	16	18%	0.8
Feeding Assistant	0	2	2	11	9	10%	1.2

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Total Health inspections 4

38% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 29

115% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.5

7.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 18 citations

Complaint investigations 13 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 8

627% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 3

400% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 18

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration critical citation Nov 22, 2024

Corrected

Administration critical citation Nov 22, 2024

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Nov 22, 2024

Corrected

Administration critical citation Nov 22, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit

Resident Census by Payment Source

74 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (5.4%)

Medicaid 47 (63.5%)

Private Pay/Other 23 (31.1%)

Specialized Care Beds

30 Total Specialty Beds

27.5% of Bed Capacity

Other Specialized Rehab Beds

27.5%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.3

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score 19.4

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.6%

10% above Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.0%

3% below Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.7%

1% above Kentucky average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.2%

43% below Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%

7% above Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

41% below Kentucky average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 15.5%

0% below Kentucky average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Kentucky average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.4%

20% below Kentucky average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%

19% better than Kentucky average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kentucky average

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

20% better than Kentucky average

Total fines amount $58K

This home paid 8% less in fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 13% fewer fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials 2

This home had 513% more payment denials than the state average.

Kentucky average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Nov 22, 2024

$41K

Payment Denial Nov 22, 2024

31 days

Civil Money Penalty Apr 5, 2024

$17K

Payment Denial Apr 5, 2024

16 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bourbon Heights Nursing Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 71.5% ↓ 9.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$444,555 ↓ ~$14K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,480,751 ↓ ~$1.6M vs 2022

Profit Margin -6.0% ↓ 0.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.0%	93.8%	97.2%	94.8%	93.5%	93.4%	91.8%	92.1%	90.3%	83.5%	80.9%	71.5%
Beds	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109	109
Net Income	-$119,341	$111,536	$238,939	-$20,098	$94,290	-$323,091	-$46,950	-$1,432	$543,842	$92,613	-$430,461	-$444,555
Gross Revenue	$6,663,597	$6,850,139	$7,398,326	$7,687,770	$7,911,937	$8,232,326	$8,398,647	$8,559,647	$8,637,901	$8,359,607	$7,720,838	$7,431,010
Operating Expenses	$6,953,527	$7,133,771	$7,206,134	$7,579,392	$7,590,683	$8,081,670	$8,134,439	$7,929,241	$8,397,096	$8,935,569	$9,427,494	$9,477,469
Net Patient Revenue	$6,607,763	$6,947,970	$7,239,216	$7,357,681	$7,459,757	$7,591,498	$7,908,473	$7,740,880	$8,063,011	$8,115,112	$8,079,242	$8,232,754
Total Payroll	$5,001,161	$4,420,655	$4,744,971	$5,054,645	$5,117,898	$5,474,400	$5,623,584	$5,350,442	$5,252,188	$5,633,766	$5,057,242	$3,480,751
Profit Margin %	-1.8%	1.6%	3.2%	-0.3%	1.2%	-3.9%	-0.6%	0.0%	6.3%	1.1%	-5.6%	-6.0%
Medicare %	3.4%	5.5%	4.5%	4.1%	4.1%	6.3%	4.7%	4.7%	5.4%	4.4%	5.1%	5.3%
Medicaid %	55.7%	55.5%	53.7%	58.8%	61.1%	61.0%	58.2%	61.7%	59.2%	54.2%	57.8%	62.6%
Private %	40.9%	39.0%	41.8%	37.1%	34.8%	32.7%	37.1%	33.6%	35.4%	41.4%	37.1%	32.2%
Revenue/Day	$173	$186	$187	$195	$200	$204	$217	$211	$224	$244	$251	$289
Cost/Day	$182	$191	$186	$201	$203	$217	$223	$216	$233	$269	$293	$333
Avg Length of Stay	324.1 days	313.1 days	632.2 days	507.0 days	351.9 days	310.0 days	577.1 days	465.5 days	442.7 days	360.1 days	328.3 days	288.5 days

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

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About this community

Additional licensing details

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Programs & Activities

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Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

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Penalty History

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Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Hart-Supported Living Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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