Inspection Reports for
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
814 OLD EKRON RD, BRANDENBURG, KY, 40108
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
57% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 21, 2025
Visit Reason
A Desk Review Revisit Survey was initiated and concluded on 04/21/2025 to verify the facility's compliance status following a previous allegation.
Findings
It was determined that the facility had achieved substantial compliance on 04/09/2025 as alleged.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 57
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with food service safety standards, including food storage, preparation, distribution, and serving practices.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain proper food temperatures for hot and cold foods and did not store food items covered or wrapped, exposing them to potential contamination. These deficiencies posed a risk to all 57 residents consuming food from the kitchen.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0812: The facility failed to maintain hot foods at or above 135°F and cold foods at or below 41°F, with observed temperatures above or below these ranges during the inspection. Food items were also stored uncovered in refrigerators and freezers, exposing them to air contaminants.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 57
Food temperature: 48
Food temperature: 50
Food temperature: 49.1
Food temperature: 129
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 24, 2019
Visit Reason
This document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a survey completed on October 24, 2019.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Aug 2, 2018
Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to assess compliance with regulations regarding resident safety, environment, care plans, medication storage, and facility maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment due to maintenance issues such as broken bathroom fans, damaged vanities, loose handrails, and exposed sharp edges on radiators. Care plans for fall risk were not consistently followed. Medication carts and medication refrigerator were not securely locked, posing safety risks. Several environmental hazards were identified including loose handrails, exposed wood, and unsecured radiators.
Deficiencies (5)
F 0584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment with issues including loud bathroom fans, broken vanities, water stains on ceilings, and doors that stuck or scraped floors.
F 0656: The facility failed to follow care plans for two residents at risk for falls, including unsafe television cords hanging over closet doors that could cause accidents.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure the environment was free from accident hazards, including exposed sharp metal edges on radiators and loose handrails that could cause falls or injuries.
F 0761: The facility failed to securely store medications, with unlocked medication carts and medication refrigerator keys accessible inside the medication room.
F 0924: The facility failed to ensure handrails were securely fastened in the B Hallway, with a loose handrail that could contribute to resident falls.
Report Facts
Resident rooms in disrepair: 12
Sampled residents: 14
Medication carts unsecured: 3
Radiator heaters without end caps: 3
Suppositories in medication refrigerator: 47
Insulin vials in medication refrigerator: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN #5 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Reported issues with bathroom fans, care plan adherence, and medication storage |
| Maintenance Director | Provided information on maintenance reporting system and building repair issues | |
| Director of Nursing | Discussed care plan importance and environmental safety concerns | |
| Administrator | Commented on facility environment and safety priorities | |
| CNA #5 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Reported observations of environmental disrepair and safety concerns |
| LPN #4 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Noted medication cart left unlocked and environmental safety concerns |
| Unit Manager | Discussed monitoring of medication carts and environmental hazards |
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