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.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hazard, Kentucky with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 2013. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEGLEY, NIKKI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2003 |
| COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 1998 |
| BEGLEY, NIKKI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2003 |
| MELTON, SONYA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 16, 2021 |
| TAYLOR, WANDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 30, 2015 |
| MELTON, SONYA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 10, 2025 |
| TAYLOR, WANDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 30, 2015 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center and nearby alternatives.
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