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Helmwood Healthcare

106 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Score: 85 / 100

Among nursing homes in Kentucky, Helmwood Healthcare stands out with an A grade and a score of 85 out of 100. It ranks in the 89th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at Helmwood Healthcare is near the national average, with 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Helmwood Healthcare. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.97 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.08 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Feb 5, 2020
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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.
    Feb 5, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 5, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 20, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 20, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 20, 2018 · Pharmacy Service 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 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 22.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 85 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0