Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center
Hazard, KY · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 185471 · first certified November 2013
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - State
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KY
4 citations — more than 15% 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 3 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 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 | 4 |
| Median facility in KY | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2019 | 0 |
| December 6, 2024 | 1 |
| March 13, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-03-13 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2024-12-06 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2026-03-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-03-13 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 13, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026) · under dispute |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026) |
December 6, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 31, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.