Inspection Reports for
Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

31 DERICKSON LANE, STANTON, KY, 40380

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 4.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

Same as Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 4.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2019
2021
2025

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 12, 2025

Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Census: 76 Capacity: 81 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 11, 2025

Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Recertification Survey and a Life Safety Recertification Survey were conducted to assess compliance with federal regulations and life safety code requirements for long term care facilities.

Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several life safety standards including sprinkler system installation, smoke barrier doors, portable space heaters, and gas equipment for oxygen transilling cylinders. Deficiencies were identified related to sprinkler protection on a combustible wood porch, smoke barrier doors held open by magnetic devices, lack of documentation for a portable space heater, and a non-functioning mechanical fan in the oxygen transilling room.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to install a complete automatic sprinkler system protecting a combustible wood covered porch area exceeding four feet from the exterior wall.
Failed to maintain smoke barrier doors that were held open by magnetic devices not tied into the fire alarm system.
Failed to provide documentation that a heat producing portable space heater did not exceed 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Failed to maintain a functioning mechanical fan in the liquid oxygen transilling storage room.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 81 Census: 76 Deficiencies cited: 4

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Apr 25, 2025

Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey investigation was initiated due to multiple complaints against Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, including KY36932, KY38939, KY40676, KY40958, KY41261, KY41794, KY41857, KY43606, KY43675, KY43777, KY45037, and KY45185.

Complaint Details
The abbreviated survey was complaint-driven, investigating multiple complaints. Most complaints were unsubstantiated except for complaint KY45037, which was substantiated with a scope and severity of 'D'.
Findings
The facility was found to have substantiated abuse involving one resident (Resident #1) where staff verbally and physically abused the resident by yelling and using a back scratcher to pull on the resident's lip. The facility also failed to timely report the abuse allegation to the State Survey Agency and Adult Protective Services as required. Other complaints were unsubstantiated with no deficient practice identified.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to protect resident from verbal and physical abuse by staff, substantiated for one resident.
Failure to immediately report alleged abuse to the Administrator and State Survey Agency within required timeframes.
Report Facts
Number of complaints investigated: 12 Number of residents sampled: 22 Compliance date: May 9, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA4Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in substantiated abuse finding for verbally and physically abusing Resident #1
CNA5Certified Nursing AssistantInvolved in abuse incident and investigation
LPN3Licensed Practical NurseWitnessed abuse incident and involved in investigation
UM1Unit ManagerReceived delayed report of abuse incident via text and communicated with former DON
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed Resident #1 post-incident and involved in corrective actions
Social Services DirectorSocial Services DirectorConducted resident interviews and skin assessments as part of corrective actions
Education DirectorEducation DirectorProvided staff education on abuse and neglect policy
Former AdministratorAdministratorDelayed receipt and reporting of abuse allegation
Former Director of NursingDirector of NursingCompleted facility investigation of abuse incident

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Apr 25, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint of verbal and physical abuse by staff against a resident at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and facility investigation. Abuse was confirmed involving one resident out of 22 reviewed. The facility failed to report the abuse allegation immediately, violating reporting requirements.
Findings
The facility substantiated abuse when a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA4) hooked a back scratcher on a resident's bottom lip and yelled at him, causing the resident to throw water on the staff. The facility also failed to timely report the abuse allegation to the Administrator, State Survey Agency, and Adult Protective Services as required.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect a resident from verbal and physical abuse by staff when a CNA hooked a back scratcher on the resident's lip and yelled at him. The resident was startled and threw water on the staff member.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse to the Administrator, State Survey Agency, and Adult Protective Services, delaying notification by several days after the incident.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 22 Residents affected: 1 Days delayed in reporting: 3 Hours delayed in notifying Office of Inspector General: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA4Certified Nursing AssistantNamed in abuse finding for hooking back scratcher on resident's lip and yelling
CNA5Certified Nursing AssistantWitness and involved in incident; reported event to Unit Manager
LPN3Licensed Practical NursePresent during incident and investigation; confirmed details of event
UM1Unit ManagerReceived text report of incident from CNA5 and communicated with former DON
Former AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding delay in reporting abuse and facility response
Former Director of NursingDirector of NursingCompleted facility investigation of abuse incident

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Apr 22, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging failure to timely report suspected abuse and failure to develop and implement appropriate care plans and respiratory care for residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved an allegation by Resident #31 that a staff member jumped on them and spoke harshly. The facility failed to immediately report the allegation to the administrator and state agencies. The investigation found no confirmation of the incident and the resident reported feeling safe and unharmed. The grievance was resolved without confirmation of abuse.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse for one resident and did not report it to appropriate state agencies. Additionally, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident's use of a BIPAP machine and failed to ensure the resident received respiratory care consistent with physician orders, as the resident was using a CPAP machine instead of the ordered BIPAP machine.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse and failed to report the allegation to appropriate state agencies for one resident. The allegation involved verbal mistreatment and was not immediately reported to the administrator or state agencies.
F 0656: The facility failed to develop and implement a complete care plan addressing the use of a BIPAP machine for one resident, despite physician orders for its use during sleep and naps.
F 0695: The facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards and physician orders for one resident, who was using a CPAP machine instead of the ordered BIPAP machine.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 18 Resident #31 BIMS score: 14 Resident #5 BIMS score: 10 BIPAP settings IPAP: 16 BIPAP settings EPAP: 8 BIPAP settings respiratory rate: 24 BIPAP settings FIO2: 24 CPAP machine pressure setting: 6.7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseReceived abuse allegation from Resident #31 and failed to immediately report it
RN #1Registered Nurse and Unit ManagerInvestigated abuse allegation and reported incident to Director of Nursing
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Oversaw investigation and stated expectation for immediate reporting of abuse
Social Services DirectorSocial Services Director (SSD)Spoke with Resident #31 and reported grievance resolution
AdministratorFacility Administrator and Abuse CoordinatorResponsible for investigating and reporting abuse allegations; did not report incident to state agencies
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseChecked respiratory machines and acknowledged Resident #5 was using CPAP instead of BIPAP
Education ManagerEducation ManagerResponsible for developing care plans; unaware of respiratory care plan omission for Resident #5
Licensed Practical Nurse #2Licensed Practical NurseAcknowledged Resident #5 was using CPAP machine despite physician order for BIPAP
Respiratory TherapistRespiratory TherapistSet up CPAP machine for Resident #5 and performed monthly checks
Regional Director of OperationRegional Director of OperationReported facility's use of respiratory company without contract
Resident #5's PhysicianPhysicianOrdered BIPAP machine for Resident #5 with specific settings

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Feb 14, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to resident hydration preferences, kitchen sanitation, and infection prevention and control practices at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Findings
The facility failed to provide residents with coffee choices consistent with their preferences, maintained kitchen equipment with excessive food debris and oil buildup, and did not consistently enforce infection control protocols including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for residents on contact precautions.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0807: The facility failed to provide drinks consistent with resident preferences related to coffee choices for five of thirty-eight sampled residents; only decaffeinated coffee was routinely served without informing residents of the option to request caffeinated coffee.
F 0812: The facility failed to maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; observations revealed excessive buildup of dried and burned food debris and approximately two gallons of oil in drip pans under the range top and grill.
F 0880: The facility failed to implement an infection prevention and control program effectively; staff were observed entering the room of a resident on contact precautions without donning PPE and removing isolation gowns improperly in the hallway.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 38 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 1 Gallons of oil: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNObserved not wearing PPE when entering and leaving Resident #1's room on contact precautions
Registered Nurse #1RNObserved not wearing PPE during wound care for Resident #1 on contact precautions
State Registered Nurse Aide #6SRNADelivered meal tray to Resident #1 without donning PPE and unaware of contact precautions
Dietary ManagerDMInterviewed regarding coffee service practices
Director of Nursing/Infection Control NurseDON/Infection Control NurseInterviewed regarding infection control education and PPE policies

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