All citations for Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.

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

July 9, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2019).

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

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2019).

  4. 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 July 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2022).

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

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2022).

  8. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2022).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2019).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2019).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2019).

  12. 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 April 4, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2019).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2022).

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.