Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
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 Chautauqua Health And Rehabilitation during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A Medication Tech was observed with pre-pulled medication cups labeled for three residents on the Dementia unit, in violation of facility policy and professional standards. The staff member and facility leadership acknowledged this unsafe practice, which involved preparing and storing medications in advance rather than administering them directly as ordered.
Staff failed to follow infection control protocols during care for two residents, including improper handling of soiled linens, lack of hand hygiene and glove changes, and failure to clean and disinfect a soiled air mattress and an enteral feeding infusion stand. These lapses occurred despite facility policies and staff awareness of required infection prevention measures.
Pre-pulled Medications Found on Dementia Unit
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Summary
Facility staff failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, as evidenced by the pre-pulling of medications for three residents on the Dementia unit. During an observation, a Medication Tech was found with three medication cups, each containing medications that had been prepared in advance and labeled with the residents' names. These cups were stored in the top drawer of the medication cart, contrary to the facility's Medication Administration policy, which requires medications to be administered by licensed or authorized staff as ordered and in accordance with professional standards. The Medication Tech acknowledged during an interview that she was aware pre-pulling medications was not permitted and recognized the associated risks, especially given the vulnerability of residents on the Dementia unit. Both the DON and the Administrator confirmed that this practice was not in line with facility policy and described it as a significant safety risk due to the potential for medication errors. The facility's policies on medication administration and residents' rights were reviewed and found to require adherence to professional standards and proper care for residents.
Failure to Maintain Infection Control Practices During Resident Care and Environmental Cleaning
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program for two residents, resulting in multiple breaches of standard precautions and environmental cleaning protocols. For one resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple diagnoses, two CNAs were observed removing urine-soaked sheets from the resident's air mattress, using the soiled sheets to wipe the mattress, and then discarding them on the floor while wearing gloves. The CNAs did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves before proceeding to provide incontinence care and dress the resident in clean clothes. Additionally, the air mattress was not cleaned or disinfected after becoming soiled, contrary to facility policy and staff expectations. In another instance, a resident with cerebral palsy, diabetes, and malnutrition, who was on enteral feeding and Enhanced Barrier Precautions, was found to have an infusion stand soiled with an unidentified brownish substance on multiple occasions. The nursing staff, responsible for changing enteral tube-feed bags and maintaining a clean environment, failed to clean or disinfect the infusion stand as required. Interviews with staff confirmed that the expectation was for the stand to be cleaned with appropriate disinfectant wipes, especially for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions. Facility policies reviewed indicated clear requirements for hand hygiene, glove use, and environmental cleaning, with all staff responsible for maintaining cleanliness and reporting issues. Despite these policies and staff awareness of the correct procedures, the observed actions did not align with established infection control practices, resulting in a failure to prevent the potential development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Carmel Home | 1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Wellington Parc Of Owensboro | 1.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
| The Transitional Care Center Of Owensboro | 1.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest | 1.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Hermitage Care And Rehabilitation Center | 2.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
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