CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Helmwood Healthcare is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDIN KY OPCO HOLDCO LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jul 1, 2024 |
| BENNETT, CHAIM | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Jul 1, 2024 |
| GODFREY, CHRIS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 |
| KASPER, AARON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| SMITH, MELISSA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 |
| BENNETT, CHAIM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 |
| GODFREY, CHRIS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 |
| KASPER, AARON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 |
| SMITH, MELISSA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Helmwood Healthcare and nearby alternatives.
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