Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Helmwood Healthcare
Elizabethtown, KY · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 185183 · first certified January 1987
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed July 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from PRESBYTERIAN HOMES AND SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, INC.
Position within KY
5 citations — more than 24% 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 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens June 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation 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 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 5 |
| Median facility in KY | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2020 | 2 |
| April 25, 2025 | 1 |
| May 21, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-04-25 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0900 | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2020-02-06 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2020-02-06 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 21, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
| K-0900 | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
April 25, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2025) |
February 6, 2020 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 13, 2020) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 13, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.