Inspection Reports for Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
1614 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States, KY, 42301
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on March 6, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficient practices. The prior inspection on February 14, 2025, noted that the facility was not in substantial compliance with federal regulations but did not result in any deficiencies being issued. Earlier reports did not list any fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions. Complaint investigations have generally been unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies identified in the latest review. The inspection history shows a stable compliance pattern with no recent citations and no indication of worsening issues.
Deficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
1.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
72% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
81 residents
Based on a March 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 81
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 6, 2025
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Survey investigating Complaints KY00045095 was initiated and concluded on 03/06/2025.
Findings
There was no deficient practice identified with Complaints KY00045095 during the abbreviated survey.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaints KY00045095 found no deficient practice.
Report Facts
Sample Size: 1
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 1
Feb 14, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with professional standards for food service safety, specifically focusing on proper storage, labeling, and dating of refrigerated and frozen foods in the facility kitchen.
Findings
The facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards, with multiple instances of unlabeled, undated, or expired refrigerated and frozen foods observed. These deficiencies had the potential to affect 86 of 87 residents consuming food from the kitchen. Interviews with dietary and administrative staff confirmed expectations for proper food labeling and the potential resident health risks from noncompliance.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated foods were not dated, labeled, and/or discarded in a timely manner, including raw chicken breasts, chopped meat, deli meat, frozen hamburger patties, and italian sausage. | Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
Report Facts
Residents potentially affected: 86
Total residents: 87
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dietary Manager | Certified Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding food labeling and storage practices |
| Dietary District Manager | Dietary District Manager | Interviewed regarding food labeling and storage practices |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding expectations for kitchen food labeling and potential resident outcomes |
| Administrator | Administrator | Interviewed regarding expectations for kitchen food labeling |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 87
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 14, 2025
Visit Reason
A Standard Recertification and an Abbreviated Survey were conducted to assess the facility's compliance with federal regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483 subpart B, but no deficiencies were issued related to the specified provider numbers.
Report Facts
Survey Census: 87
Sample Size: 18
Supplemental Residents: 0
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 25, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center, related to a survey completed on 2019-10-25.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Census: 76
Deficiencies: 3
Aug 9, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident transfer/discharge notifications, medication administration standards, and food service safety at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of resident transfers for two residents, failed to administer medication as ordered for one resident, and failed to ensure proper handwashing by dietary staff during meal service, potentially compromising resident safety and care quality.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure a written notice of transfer/discharge, including notification to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, was sent for two residents. | Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Failed to ensure medication administration met professional standards; a dose of reconstituted Risperdal Consta was not administered as ordered. | Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Failed to ensure food service safety; dietary aide touched clothing and did not wash hands before handling clean dishes. | Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
Report Facts
Residents receiving food from kitchen: 76
Sampled residents: 19
Medication dose: 25
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse #1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in medication administration deficiency for not administering medication on time |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding medication administration expectations |
| Business Office Manager | Business Office Manager | Interviewed regarding lack of notification to Ombudsman for resident transfers |
| Facility Administrator | Facility Administrator | Interviewed regarding notification requirements to Ombudsman |
| Dietary Aide #1 | Dietary Aide | Observed not washing hands after touching clothing before handling clean dishes |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding handwashing policies in dietary department |
| Pharmacist | Pharmacist | Interviewed regarding medication administration timing and guidelines |
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