Inspection Reports for
New Castle Nursing & Rehab
50 ADAMS STREET, NEW CASTLE, KY, 40050
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 1 years)
Deficiencies (over 1 years)
7 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
49% worse than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
8
6
4
2
0
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 57
Capacity: 60
Deficiencies: 7
Date: Jul 9, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Life Safety Recertification Survey and Emergency Preparedness Recertification Survey conducted to determine compliance with federal regulations and requirements for long term care facilities.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements after corrective actions were taken. Several deficiencies related to fire suppression systems, electrical receptacles, fire drills, generator testing, power strips, gas equipment ventilation, and emergency preparedness testing were identified and corrected with systemic changes and education.
Deficiencies (7)
Cooking equipment was not maintained in accordance with NFPA 96 standards; fire suppression nozzles were pushed back from approved design location.
Electrical receptacles were missing cover plates, not maintained per NFPA standards.
Fire drills were not conducted quarterly for each shift as required by NFPA standards.
Emergency generator testing and maintenance logs were incomplete; no system to check battery specific gravity or monthly transfer times.
Power strips and extension cords were used improperly as substitutes for permanent wiring in resident rooms and offices.
Oxygen storage room lacked required ventilation per NFPA standards.
Emergency preparedness testing requirements were not met; facility failed to conduct required community-based exercises and annual testing.
Report Facts
Survey Census: 57
Total Capacity: 60
Fire drills missed: 6
Power strips removed: 9
Residents potentially affected: 16
Residents potentially affected: 5
Residents potentially affected: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | Named in multiple findings related to fire suppression system, electrical receptacles, fire drills, generator testing, power strips, gas equipment ventilation, and emergency preparedness testing | |
| Administrator | Involved in verification of findings and exit conferences | |
| Dietary Manager | Educated on hood suppression cleaning procedure | |
| Facility Administrator | Received education related to fire drills and emergency preparedness |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 57
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 9, 2025
Visit Reason
A recertification and abbreviated survey were conducted to assess compliance with 42 CFR 483 Subpart B.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies issued related to the cited regulatory tags.
Report Facts
Sample Size: 15
Supplemental Resident: 22
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