All citations for Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 12, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0900, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 8, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 12, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2019).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.