The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Elizabethtown, KY · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown, KY has a 3-star overall rating, with a strong health inspection score (4 stars) but a very low staffing rating (1 star); reported nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6277 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6277.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 1.94
- Weekend nursing
- 3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.2%19.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.4%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.7%20.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—42.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.2%25.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%2.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.3%17.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
59%62.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
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
—95.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%86.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited October 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited October 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited October 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 20, 2023
Now operated by Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously Kensington Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ENCORE HEALTH PARTNERS · 12 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 75.5 residents on an average day (92% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.