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Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center

200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
Score: 97 / 100

Among nursing homes in Kentucky, Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 97 out of 100. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center exceed national averages, with 5.24 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.36 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 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 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.24 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.36 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.37 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.48 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.77 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
May 16, 2018
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 16, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    May 16, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    May 16, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care 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 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 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: 5★ → 20 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
Government - State
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0