Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
106 Gover Street, Somerset, KY 42501 · Pulaski County · 123 certified beds · avg 117 residents/day · certified since Nov 15, 1990
Part of chain: BLUEGRASS HEALTH KY (15 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Apr 17, 2026 · F-0656 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Apr 17, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Nov 16, 2019 · F-0600
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Feb 1, 2020 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Nov 16, 2019 · F-0677
The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Why it matters: Residents who don't get this help can suffer poor hygiene, skin breakdown, weight loss, and a loss of dignity.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Feb 1, 2020 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (19)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint |
| Apr 17, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Aug 11, 2021 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies. |
| Aug 11, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Aug 11, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Aug 11, 2021 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Aug 11, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Aug 11, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not let a resident or their legal representative see or buy copies of the resident's own records. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | 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. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Nov 16, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 2 | G ▲ |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | G ▲ |
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) | 3.12 | 3.71 | 3.95 | bottom 30% in Kentucky; bottom 18% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.24 | 0.74 | 0.69 | bottom 1% in Kentucky; bottom 4% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.77 | 3.27 | 3.50 | bottom 33% in Kentucky; bottom 19% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.15 | 0.53 | 0.48 | bottom 3% in Kentucky; bottom 5% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.7 | 46.4 | 45.8 | bottom 49% in Kentucky; bottom 48% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 61.5 | 41.8 | 42.9 | bottom 16% in Kentucky; bottom 20% 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 3.73, RN 0.29, weekend 3.31. Staffing rating: 1/5.
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: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| David, Rochel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Edelstein, Joel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Farkovits, Joshua | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Freund, Israel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Friedman, Leah | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Fuchs, Bernard | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Fuchs, Gerald | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Fuchs, Tova | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Grinspan, Eli | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 15% | 01/01/2023 |
| Kennedy Ky Holdings LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 14% | 01/01/2023 |
| Ky 90 Equities LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Ky Equity Partners LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 21% | 01/01/2023 |
| Leifer, Joel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Lifestar Family Holdings LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2017 |
| Zahler, Charles | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, Chaya | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, David | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, Jacob | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zupnick, Joel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "If I ask for a copy of my family member's records, how quickly will I get them and what does it cost?"
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu | 1.0 mi | Somerset, KY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Somerwoods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 1.2 mi | Somerset, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1.3 mi | Somerset, KY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 185218.