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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.

20 County Barn Road, Booneville, KY 41314

Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc., a 91-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Booneville, KY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.97
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
9
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
185273
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
91
Residents
82
In Hospital
No
County
Owsley
Last Inspection
Jul 9, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.97 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.11 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.44
CNA Hours
2.42
Total Nursing Hours
3.97 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
37.3%
RN Turnover
29.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.

Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. operates 91 certified beds in Booneville, KY with approximately 82 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 9 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.97 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.11 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 37.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (9 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2022 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 7, 2022 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2022

C - Widespread - No harm Jan 7, 2022 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2019 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2019

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2019 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2019 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2019 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2019 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 21.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 17.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 37.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 81.8% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.?
Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.?
Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. reports 3.97 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.11 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 37.3%.
How many beds does Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. have?
Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. has 91 certified beds with approximately 82 residents. The facility is located at 20 County Barn Road, Booneville, KY 41314.
Does Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. has 9 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. received any fines or penalties?
No, Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.?
Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. was on Jul 9, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.?
Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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