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Overview of Pioneer Trace Group, LLC

Pioneer Trace Healthcare & Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The facility is dedicated to providing quality care and support to its patients. It aims to help individuals achieve a better, fuller life through reliable skilled nursing care and rehabilitative services.

6068452131 amanda.mcintyre@pioneertrace.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.07/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 92

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

80.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$8.0M

Profit

$476.8K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$8,020,021.00

Profit

$476,811.00

Payroll costs

$3.0M

37.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.5M

Total costs $7.5M

92-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)

License Date

October 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 100484

CMS Certification Number: 185314

County: FLEMING

Ownership & operating entity

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC is administrated by AMANDA MCINTYRE.

Owner name: PIONEER TRACE GROUP, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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SNF

KY 40006

HAWLEY, KAIJON

82.1%

$4,894,268.00

$1,913,420.00

39.1%

48.40

5/5

3.1565

4/5

2/5

5/5

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

SNF

KY 42141

HERBSTMAN, MOSHE

82.7%

$8,631,885.00

$2,825,267.00

32.7%

88.30

4/5

3.2236

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2/5

Berea Health and Rehabilitation

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KY 40403

BROOKS, PAMELA

92.2%

$9,798,049.00

$3,914,754.00

40%

78.90

3/5

2.9021

4/5

1/5

4/5

Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

KY 42206

BOLSTER, NANCY

62.0%

$4,023,909.00

$1,805,984.00

44.9%

49.60

3/5

1.4392

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1/5

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Pioneer Trace Group, LLC

SNF

KY 41041

BABER, ROY

80.2%

$7,926,451.00

$3,027,824.00

38.2%

77.90

1/5

3.0686

2/5

1/5

Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40006

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HAWLEY, KAIJON

CCN: 185358

Occupancy: 82.1%

Home Revenue: $4,894,268.00

Payroll Costs: $1,913,420.00

Payroll %: 39.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 48.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1565

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42141

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HERBSTMAN, MOSHE

CCN: 185229

Occupancy: 82.7%

Home Revenue: $8,631,885.00

Payroll Costs: $2,825,267.00

Payroll %: 32.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2236

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40403

Bed Count: 84

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BROOKS, PAMELA

CCN: 185384

Occupancy: 92.2%

Home Revenue: $9,798,049.00

Payroll Costs: $3,914,754.00

Payroll %: 40%

Avg Residents/Day: 78.90

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.9021

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 42206

Bed Count: 66

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BOLSTER, NANCY

CCN: 185049

Occupancy: 62.0%

Home Revenue: $4,023,909.00

Payroll Costs: $1,805,984.00

Payroll %: 44.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 49.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 1.4392

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 41041

Bed Count: 92

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BABER, ROY

CCN: 185314

Occupancy: 80.2%

Home Revenue: $7,926,451.00

Payroll Costs: $3,027,824.00

Payroll %: 38.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.90

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0686

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 3

FLEMINGSBURG, KY 41041

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

28,187

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	8.7	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	55	9.3	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

88 staff

9.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

16 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

8 staff

7hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10.2%

of total hours from contractors

2,867 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	49	6	55	14,353	91	100%	9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	2	21	5,406	91	100%	8.7
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	3,258	91	100%	9
Other Dietary Services Staff	7	0	7	971	86	95%	6.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	940	68	75%	7.6
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	495	65	71%	6.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	470	64	70%	7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	470	64	70%	7.1
Dietitian	1	0	1	419	57	63%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	233	59	65%	3.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	60	13	14%	4.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	60	16	18%	3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	45	10	11%	4.5

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Total Health inspections 3

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 15

11% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.5

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 15 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 15

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 03, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 03, 2024

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 03, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 14, 2019

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

76 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1.3%)

Medicaid 53 (69.7%)

Private Pay/Other 22 (28.9%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 16.3

56% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score 27.0

42% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 31.6%

88% above Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.2%

44% above Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 21.1%

3% above Kentucky average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.1%

10% above Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.9%

71% above Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.8%

51% above Kentucky average.

Depressive Symptoms 5.0%

65% below Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.5%

38% above Kentucky average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

6% above Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.3%

0% above Kentucky average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.9%

16% above Kentucky average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 79.0%

6% worse than Kentucky average

Antipsychotic medication increase 6.9%

254% worse than Kentucky average

Influenza Vaccine 68.8%

18% worse than Kentucky average

Total fines amount $27K

This home paid 56% less in fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 30% more fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials 1

This home had 206% more payment denials than the state average.

Kentucky average: 0.3

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Oct 3, 2024

$5K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 3, 2024

$5K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 3, 2024

$17K

Payment Denial Oct 3, 2024

28 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Pioneer Trace Group, LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 80.2% ↑ 4.8pp vs 2022

Net Income $476,811 ↓ ~$813K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,415,703 ↑ ~$262K vs 2022

Profit Margin 6.0% ↓ 12.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	79.1%	84.2%	84.9%	85.4%	84.8%	81.8%	88.1%	86.9%	85.7%	78.6%	57.5%	75.3%	80.2%
Beds	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	102	92	92
Net Income	-$920,737	$421,115	$622,099	$216,692	$418,763	-$197,979	$393,552	$543,989	$428,548	$402,130	$327,297	$1,290,287	$476,811
Gross Revenue	$4,496,595	$5,330,270	$6,358,903	$6,531,573	$6,460,335	$5,017,030	$7,151,336	$7,195,117	$7,228,455	$6,594,225	$5,466,681	$7,051,015	$7,926,451
Operating Expenses	$4,734,731	$4,942,122	$5,105,210	$5,185,362	$5,117,441	$4,319,998	$6,001,890	$5,982,520	$6,168,225	$6,427,005	$5,922,448	$6,157,283	$7,293,290
Net Patient Revenue	$3,798,973	$5,323,012	$5,709,988	$5,386,625	$5,521,981	$4,110,430	$6,388,569	$6,522,721	$6,591,868	$6,162,967	$5,558,773	$6,908,869	$7,676,533
Total Payroll	$3,166,620	$2,844,313	$2,931,523	$2,989,240	$2,926,181	$2,387,123	$2,958,084	$2,914,588	$3,036,760	$3,195,435	$2,990,234	$3,153,282	$3,415,703
Profit Margin %	-20.5%	7.9%	9.8%	3.3%	6.5%	-4.0%	5.5%	7.6%	5.9%	6.1%	6.0%	18.3%	6.0%
Medicare %	14.3%	12.0%	14.4%	11.4%	7.0%	5.3%	9.6%	9.0%	8.8%	5.0%	7.9%	8.0%	10.5%
Medicaid %	59.4%	60.0%	56.3%	61.3%	69.8%	67.8%	70.9%	70.3%	65.7%	73.4%	71.5%	74.0%	68.8%
Private %	26.3%	28.0%	29.4%	27.3%	23.2%	26.9%	19.5%	20.7%	25.4%	21.5%	20.6%	18.1%	20.8%
Revenue/Day	$143	$188	$200	$188	$194	$179	$216	$224	$229	$233	$260	$268	$285
Cost/Day	$178	$174	$179	$181	$180	$188	$203	$205	$214	$243	$277	$239	$271
Avg Length of Stay	139.7 days	196.8 days	212.9 days	196.5 days	331.1 days	194.4 days	305.0 days	245.1 days	276.5 days	472.6 days	301.6 days	273.9 days	274.7 days

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

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

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

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

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Pioneer Trace Group, LLC is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

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Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Programs & Services

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

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Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Hart-Supported Living Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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