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Vanceburg Hills
58 Eastham Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
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.
Vanceburg Hills, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, is certified for 94 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Journey Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kentucky median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $11K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 40.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lewis Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 15 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.0 | 16.0 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.5% | 40.5% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,527 | $10,527 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 12 Jun 2025, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×10 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 12 Jul 2019 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 12 Jul 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2019 |
| 12 Jul 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2019 |
| 12 Jul 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | — | 3 days |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Fine | $10,527 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.5%, RNs 36.4%; 0 administrators 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 | 9.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.1% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Vanceburg Hills, Llc. Chain: Journey Healthcare (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Cz Ky Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2024 |
| Gph Vanceburg LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz of Ky LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Beverly Enterprises LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Beverly Health and Rehabilitiation Services, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Drumm Intermediary Sub Co LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Drumm Merger Co | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Drumm Merger Co Sub LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Fillmore Strategic Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Geary Property Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Gph Vanceburg LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Pearl Senior Care, LLC. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Washington State Investment Board | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Vanceburg Hills been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Vanceburg Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Vanceburg Hills compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Vanceburg Hills?
It is part of the Journey Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Journey Cz Ky Healthcare Holdings LLC and Journey Cz Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Vanceburg Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jun 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.