Average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 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 Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Improper Storage of Emergency Food and Water Supplies: Surveyors found MREs used for emergency meals stored in an outside building that was not climate controlled, despite label directions to keep them in a dry, cool, dark location at about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. They also observed 5-gallon water jugs used for water dispensers and cooking during a boil water advisory stored outside under a covered porch with no temperature control. The DM said she was unaware of the MRE storage guidance, and the Administrator stated all foods and water were expected to be safely stored.
Unsafe and Poorly Maintained Environment: Surveyors found widespread environmental deficiencies, including broken and loose floor tiles, peeling wallpaper, cracked and chipped doors, loose baseboards, rust, smeared paint, damaged furniture, nonfunctional hand sanitizer dispensers, and a mold-like substance in an office. Residents and staff reported that dirty areas, damaged surfaces, and other concerns had been overlooked, while the MDS and Administrator acknowledged staffing and maintenance limitations and that the facility needed work.
Improper Storage of Emergency Food and Water Supplies
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Summary
The facility failed to store emergency food and water supplies in accordance with required storage conditions. During a kitchen tour and observation of food storage areas, surveyors found that the facility did not store Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) according to the manufacturer’s guidance. The MRE label stated they should be kept in a dry, cool, dark location, with an optimal storage temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and noted that high temperatures could speed the degradation of nutrition and vitamins over time. The facility did not provide a policy for water and/or food storage. Surveyors observed 5-gallon water jugs used for water dispensers and cooking during a boil water advisory sitting outside at the back of the facility under a covered porch with no temperature control. They also observed the MREs stored in an outside storage building that was not climate controlled. The Dietary Manager stated she was not aware of the manufacturer’s recommendation to store the MREs at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and said she had no climate-controlled area for the emergency meals. The Administrator stated her expectation was that all foods and water were to be safely stored and acknowledged that improperly stored foods could cause illness to residents.
Unsafe and Poorly Maintained Environment
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public. Survey observations from 09/08/2025 through 09/10/2025 identified multiple environmental concerns throughout resident rooms and common areas, including broken and loose floor tiles, ceiling tile damage, peeling and bubbling wallpaper, chipped and cracked doors, missing wood pieces, loose or gapped baseboards, rust on door frames, scuffed and chipped furniture, and smeared paint on wallpaper, push bars, window frames, and signs. A mold-like substance was also observed in the staff development office. In the dining area, a broken and loose floor tile and a ceiling tile with a corner cut out were observed outside the dining room. The dining room door and frame had scuff marks, chipping paint, and rust, and strips of tape on the floor were peeling with dirt stuck to them. Wallpaper near the kitchen window and door was peeling, baseboards were black with dirt, and the hand sanitizer dispenser outside the kitchen door did not dispense sanitizer. Similar issues were observed elsewhere in the facility, including nonfunctional hand sanitizer dispensers outside resident rooms, discolored floor tiles, cracked and chipped doors, damaged door guards, loose baseboards, a raised floor drain cover creating an uneven walking path, holes at the bottom of an exit door, and a three-inch hole in a wall leading to the linen closet. Residents and staff described ongoing concerns with the condition of the environment. One resident stated she had noticed broken tiles, smeared paint, and cracked doors and wanted the issues repaired. Another resident stated she had reported dirty corners and baseboards in her room multiple times and said the staff had not cleaned them. A SRNA stated concerns such as smeared paint and discolored floor tiles had been mentioned to maintenance but were overlooked, and that housekeeping staff were pulled in too many directions and had limited time to clean resident rooms and common areas. The Staff Development Nurse stated the mold-like substance in the office had been present for a couple of weeks and had continued to grow. The Maintenance Director stated he was the only employee in the department and conducted a facility walkthrough once a year, while the Administrator stated the painting in the facility was bad, resident rooms and common areas were not being cleaned adequately, and the facility needed work.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center | 12.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Hazard Health And Rehabilitation Center | 13.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Letcher Manor | 16.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Tri Cities Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | 24.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Hyden Health And Rehabilitation Center | 25.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
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