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Owsley County Health Care Center, INC.
20 County Barn Road, Booneville, KY 41314 (opens Google Maps) · Owsley County · (606) 593-6302· 91 certified beds · avg 78 residents/day · certified since Jul 2, 1991 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
5/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jul 9, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.82
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 9 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. F-0625
The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. F-0644
The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. F-0582
View all 9 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · F-0625 |
| Jan 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644 |
| Jan 7, 2022 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
Inspection trend by year
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityKentucky averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.82
Kentucky average: 3.71
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.10
Kentucky average: 0.74
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.24
Kentucky average: 3.27
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.82 | 3.71 | 3.95 | top 30% in Kentucky; top 48% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.10 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 11% in Kentucky; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.24 | 3.27 | 3.50 | top 34% in Kentucky; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 29% in Kentucky; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 28.4 | 46.4 | 45.8 | top 6% in Kentucky; top 12% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 19.0 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 9% in Kentucky; top 13% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.08, RN 1.17, weekend 3.47.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.08 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Owsley County Health Care Center, INC.. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Systems of Kentucky, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2006 |
| Reffitt, Phyllis | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Roberts, Roger | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Smith, Bobby | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Smith, Travis | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2013 |
| Smith, Travis | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2013 |
| Wilson, Arnold | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1980 |
| Wilson, Jason | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Younts, Whittney | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2014 |
All 9 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
- "Can I see this month's activities calendar, and what do you offer residents who can't leave their rooms?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 28% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center | 8.2 mi | Beattyville, KY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Landmark of Laurel Creek Rehabilitation and Nursin | 16.1 mi | Manchester, KY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and We | 17.9 mi | Annville, KY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation | 18.7 mi | Jackson, KY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 185273.
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