Inspection Reports for
Prestonsburg Health Care Center
147 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
1.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
72% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 46
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 7, 2025
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Survey investigating Complaint #688556 and a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey were initiated on 08/04/2025 and conducted in conjunction with a Recertification Survey initiated on 08/04/2025.
Complaint Details
Complaint #688556 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The surveys were concluded on 08/07/2025 with no deficiencies cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and CDC recommended practices. Complaint #688556 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Report Facts
Total census: 46
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 7, 2025
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey conducted to assess compliance with health and safety regulations at Prestonsburg Health Care Center.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 10, 2025
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Survey investigating KY00044978 & KY00044984 was conducted by representatives of the Office of Inspector General.
Findings
The facility was found to be in regulatory compliance with no deficient practice cited.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 26, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to collaborate with the Hospice provider to ensure the development, implementation, and revision of the coordinated plan of care for a resident receiving Hospice services.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility did not have proper coordination with the Hospice provider for Resident #38, including lack of Physician's Orders, care plan, and documentation. The complaint was substantiated with findings of minimal harm or potential for actual harm affecting a few residents.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #38 had Physician's Orders for Hospice services and did not have a Hospice Care Plan. There was no written documentation exchanged between the Hospice provider and the facility, and Hospice services were not documented on the resident's MDS assessment.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0849: The facility failed to collaborate with the Hospice provider to develop and implement a coordinated plan of care for Resident #38. The resident lacked Physician's Orders for Hospice services and a Hospice care plan was not developed or documented.
Report Facts
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 3
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assistance level: 6
Hospice care visits per week: 1
Hospice aide visits per week: 3
Residents sampled: 6
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Sep 27, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a standard annual survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in conducting accurate Minimum Data Set assessments, implementing care plans, and maintaining infection prevention protocols related to urinary catheter care. Several residents had urinary catheter drainage bags or tubing lying on the floor, contrary to facility policy.
Deficiencies (3)
F 0636: The facility failed to conduct an accurate Minimum Data Set assessment for one resident by not documenting limited range of motion in both upper and lower extremities on the 08/24/19 MDS.
F 0656: The facility failed to implement the care plan for one resident by allowing the urinary catheter bag to lie on the floor despite a care plan intervention to prevent this.
F 0880: The facility failed to maintain infection prevention for two residents by allowing indwelling urinary catheter drainage bags and tubing to lie on the floor, contrary to policy.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 17
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing (DON)/Infection Control Nurse | Interviewed regarding catheter care and infection prevention | |
| MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding MDS assessment error |
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