Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center
Dawson Springs, KY · 59 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 185263 · first certified August 1991
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KY
8 citations — more than 50% of the 266 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 4 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in KY are typically surveyed 13–49 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 414 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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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 | 8 |
| Median facility in KY | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2021 | 2 |
| June 25, 2025 | 2 |
| July 16, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-06-25 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2021-03-26 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-06-25 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 16, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2026) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2026) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2026) |
June 25, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 31, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 31, 2025) |
March 26, 2021 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2021) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.