Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413 · CCN 185472
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 156
- Avg residents/day
- 81.6
- Phone
- 2703229087
Inspection history vs Kentucky & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Kentucky avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-16 | 0 | 3.3 | 9.5 | -3.3 better |
| 2 | 2019-08-21 | 2 | 4.8 | 9.8 | -2.8 better |
| 3 | 2018-05-24 | 3 | 5.2 | 9.3 | -2.2 better |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.26 | 39.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.46 | 21.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.59 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (5)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-08-21 · Health · corrected 2019-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2019-08-21 · Health · corrected 2019-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2002-03-01 |
| COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-04-16 |
| BURGETT, KATIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-02-16 |
| SCOTT, LADONNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-05-14 |
Other facilities in Hanson
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.