Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Ashland, KY · 137 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 5, 2025
CMS Certification Number 185449 · first certified July 2002
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KY
21 citations — more than 92% of the 267 certified nursing homes in KY. Compared within KY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: July 2026 to May 2030. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2025. Facilities in KY are typically surveyed 14–59 months after the last one (median 28), measured over 391 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 21 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 21 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 21 |
| Median facility in KY | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2019 | 3 |
| June 28, 2024 | 15 |
| June 5, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-06-05 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-06-28 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2024-06-28 |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | 1 | 2024-06-28 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-06-28 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2019-03-28 |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 1 | 2024-06-28 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2024-06-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 5, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2025) |
June 28, 2024 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 6, 2024) |
March 28, 2019 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2019) |
| K-0361 | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2019) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 19, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.