Registered name: Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center
Hazard, KY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★5 of 5 overall
Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, KY has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with 5-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 4-star quality measures. It reports 5.49 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 6, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.4906.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.38
Licensed practical nurses
0.55
Nurse aides
3.56
Weekend nursing
4.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 13%
Registered nurse turnover: 7%
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
23.3%21.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.5%4.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%9.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.5%7.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.4%5.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.6%35.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—7.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16%12.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%91.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited May 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - State
Occupancy
94 residents on an average day (78% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 12 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.