Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center
200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701 · Perry County · 120 certified beds · avg 94 residents/day · certified since Nov 26, 2013
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
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 self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (3)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. |
| May 17, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. |
| May 17, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 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)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 6.72 | 3.71 | 3.95 | top 4% in Kentucky; top 2% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.69 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 4% in Kentucky; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.69 | 3.27 | 3.50 | top 5% in Kentucky; top 3% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.75 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 15% in Kentucky; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 13.0 | 46.4 | 45.8 | top 1% in Kentucky; top 1% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 7.4 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 1% in Kentucky; top 3% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, 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 5.49, RN 1.38, weekend 4.65. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Government - State
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begley, Nikki | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2003 |
| Begley, Nikki | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2003 |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1998 |
| Melton, Sonya | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2021 |
| Melton, Sonya | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2025 |
| Taylor, Wanda | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2015 |
| Taylor, Wanda | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2015 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.5 mi | Hazard, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center | 12.6 mi | Hindman, KY | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center | 12.7 mi | Hyden, KY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 185471.