Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown, KY has a 1 out of 5 overall star rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 3.29 reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has the lowest overall rating flag, no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included infection control, RN coverage, and food handling.
Last inspection: January 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2908.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.38
Licensed practical nurses
0.85
Nurse aides
2.06
Weekend nursing
2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 78%
Registered nurse turnover: 90%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12%7.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.9%6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%4.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
37%28.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
6.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.3%2.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
50%46.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of BENJAMIN LANDA · 49 homes · 3.3 stars avg
Occupancy
57.6 residents on an average day (89% of 65 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.