Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Sansbury Care Center
Saint Catharine, KY · 48 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 30, 2026
CMS Certification Number 185297 · first certified August 1991
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Church related
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KY
10 citations — more than 59% 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 5 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 2.5. 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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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 10 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
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 | 10 |
| Median facility in KY | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | 3 |
| July 2, 2025 | 2 |
| July 30, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2026-07-30 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2024-08-08 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-07-02 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-08-08 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 30, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2026) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2026) |
| 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 (July 30, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 11, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 30, 2026) |
July 2, 2025 — 2 citations
August 8, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 9, 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 16, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.