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Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Kentucky average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
5h 21m per day

This home provides 55% more nursing time per resident than the Kentucky average.

Kentucky average: 3h 27m per day

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.

Lower demand than the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 41.3%
Residents per day 45
Occupancy rate
41.3%
Residents per day
45

Who this home usually serves

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

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

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating deficit
-$444.6K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating deficit
-$444.6K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
35.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.7M
Total costs $8.7M
Bed community size
109-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
41%
In line with Kentucky average
Occupied beds
45 / 109
Average residents 80 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility, Nursing Home, Personal Care)
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
CountyBOURBON

Additional Licensing Details

License Number100024
CMS Certification Number185283

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is administrated by Thomas Davis.

Owner NameBOURBON HEIGHTS, INC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

3 amenities
On-Site Chapel
Rehabilitation Center
Adult Day Health Center
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing Facility Services, Intermediate Care, Personal Care, Adult Day Health Care Center, Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Independent Living Apartments
Religious ServicesYes
Operating HoursMonday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Visiting Hours: Open within reason

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Inspection History

In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.

1 visit/inspection

Latest inspection

Date February 13, 2025
Abbreviated Survey

Inspection Report Summary for Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

The most recent inspection on February 13, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies related to the investigated complaints. Earlier complaint investigations were also unsubstantiated, and no deficiencies have been noted in the available reports. Inspectors did not cite any issues related to resident care, safety, or other areas during this period. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or license issues listed in the available reports. This pattern suggests the facility has maintained compliance without notable concerns in recent inspections.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 29

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
7.25

Kentucky average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 29 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 29 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 29 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 8
627% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 3
400% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

8 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

3 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

18 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration critical citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Administration critical citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Administration critical citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Nov 22, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Kentucky The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KY Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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84.3%
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47.9%
185334
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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71.5%
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7.3
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39.7%
185283
Bardstown Heatlh & Rehabilitation
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bardstown
100
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0.0
0
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 292
Employees 122
Contractors 170
Staff to resident ratio 3.95:1
125% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 58
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 43,471
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 169
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

23.6%

10,271 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 103 Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Registered Nurse: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Other Physician: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Feeding Assistant: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6610316922,61191100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1319323,80591100%9.3
Registered Nurse108183,44491100%9.5
Medication Aide/Technician7183,32791100%11.5
RN Director of Nursing6062,4387178%7.5
Dietitian3031,0367684%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide0338437279%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0667447684%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0556897785%6.1
Nurse Aide in Training4046452426%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025486268%7.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1014665965%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0224636673%7
Other Dietary Services Staff5053956875%4.7
Physical Therapist1013045459%5.6
Mental Health Service Worker1012165459%4
Speech Language Pathologist0771764853%3
Occupational Therapy Aide1011001314%7.7
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff033851618%4.8
Other Physician066501415%2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant044392730%1.2
Medical Director011131618%0.8
Feeding Assistant02211910%1.2
169 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 78%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 84%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 79%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 84%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 26%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 75%
1 Physical Therapist
% of Days 59%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 59%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 53%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
3 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 18%
6 Other Physician
% of Days 15%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 30%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 18%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
74 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (5.4%)
Medicaid
47 residents (63.5%)
Private pay or other
23 residents (31.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.3
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.4
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.6%
10% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.7%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
43% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
7% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
41% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
20% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.5%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
19% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
20% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $58K
8% lower than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of fines 2
13% fewer fines than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 2
513% more payment denials than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $58K
Kentucky average $63K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 22, 2024
$41K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Nov 22, 2024
31 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 5, 2024
$17K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Apr 5, 2024
16 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

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

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

Not assessed; need-based focus.

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

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

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

Not assessed; need-based.

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

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

~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Not strictly assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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