Inspection Reports for
Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center

1614 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301, United States, KY, 42301

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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/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2018
2019
2025

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.

Occupancy over time

66 72 78 84 90 96 Aug 2018 Feb 2025 Mar 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 6, 2025

Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Survey investigating Complaints KY00045095 was initiated and concluded on 03/06/2025.

Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaints KY00045095 found no deficient practice.
Findings
There was no deficient practice identified with Complaints KY00045095 during the abbreviated survey.

Report Facts
Sample Size: 1

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 1 Date: 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.

Deficiencies (1)
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.
Report Facts
Residents potentially affected: 86 Total residents: 87

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Dietary ManagerCertified Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding food labeling and storage practices
Dietary District ManagerDietary District ManagerInterviewed regarding food labeling and storage practices
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding expectations for kitchen food labeling and potential resident outcomes
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding expectations for kitchen food labeling

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 87 Deficiencies: 0 Date: 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 Date: 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 Date: 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.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure a written notice of transfer/discharge, including notification to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, was sent for two residents.
Failed to ensure medication administration met professional standards; a dose of reconstituted Risperdal Consta was not administered as ordered.
Failed to ensure food service safety; dietary aide touched clothing and did not wash hands before handling clean dishes.
Report Facts
Residents receiving food from kitchen: 76 Sampled residents: 19 Medication dose: 25

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication administration deficiency for not administering medication on time
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding medication administration expectations
Business Office ManagerBusiness Office ManagerInterviewed regarding lack of notification to Ombudsman for resident transfers
Facility AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed regarding notification requirements to Ombudsman
Dietary Aide #1Dietary AideObserved not washing hands after touching clothing before handling clean dishes
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding handwashing policies in dietary department
PharmacistPharmacistInterviewed regarding medication administration timing and guidelines

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