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Helmwood Healthcare
106 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Helmwood Healthcare is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 53 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Kentucky median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 2, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 49.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hardin Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 7 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.0 | 20.6 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.1% | 47.1% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 267 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kentucky average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Apr 2025, 6 Feb 2020.
Severity mix: D ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2020 |
| 21 Dec 2018 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2019 |
| 21 Dec 2018 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2019 |
| 21 Dec 2018 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2019 |
| 21 Dec 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.1%, RNs 14.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 33.6% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.9% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Hardin Ky Opco Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Ky Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Hardin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 40.0 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Elizabethtown | 82 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 23.2 | — | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Radcliff Veterans Center | Radcliff | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5.8 | $9K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Elizabethtown | 65 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 29.2 | — | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Signature Healthcare At North Hardin Rehab & Welln | Radcliff | 136 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 20.6 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown | 124 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5.6 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Hardin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Helmwood Healthcare been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Helmwood Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Helmwood Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Helmwood Healthcare?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hardin Ky Opco Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Helmwood Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Feb 2020; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.