Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around November 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Baptist Health Hardin during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not follow its own policies requiring completion of background checks before allowing two new PCAs to begin work. In both cases, the required misconduct registry and exclusion list checks were completed several days after the employees started, contrary to the stated procedures confirmed by facility leadership.
Failure to Complete Pre-Employment Background Checks Prior to Hire
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Summary
The facility failed to implement its abuse and neglect prevention policies for two out of eleven personnel records reviewed. Specifically, the facility's policies required that all new offers of employment be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, including checks against the Kentucky Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry, OIG Exclusion List, and other relevant registries. However, documentation revealed that one Patient Care Assistant (PCA) was hired and began employment seven days before the completion of the required misconduct registry check, and another PCA started work three days before both the misconduct registry and OIG Exclusion List checks were completed. Interviews with facility leadership, including the Executive Director of Human Resources, Unit Manager, acting Director of Nursing, and Administrator, confirmed that the established process was to complete all background checks prior to allowing new employees to begin work. Despite this, the records showed that these procedures were not followed in the two identified cases, resulting in the potential for residents to be exposed to individuals who had not been fully vetted according to facility policy.
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Resident with a documented fall history left unattended on the patio; found on the ground with a hip fracture.
Walk-in cooler logs missing for 12 days; expired supplements in the medication room fridge.
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Nursing homes near Elizabethtown
How nearby facilities compare on the same public inspection record.
| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Healthcare At North Hardin Rehab & Welln | 2.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Signature Healthcare Of Elizabethtown | 3.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 1 |
| Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 5.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Helmwood Healthcare | 5.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Kensington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 5.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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