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Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly

208 West 12th Street, London, KY 40741
Score: 90 / 100

Among nursing homes in Kentucky, Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly stands out with an A grade and a score of 90 out of 100. It ranks in the 94th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly exceed national averages, with 4.20 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.98 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.20 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.72 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.85 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.76 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Mar 4, 2020
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 4, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 4, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0637 Severity D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    Jan 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.2% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 33.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.5% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 5.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
160
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0