Map showing the location of Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris, Kentucky
2000 South Main Street, Paris, KY, 40361

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • KentuckyLowest tier among peers266 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−2.0 vs KY avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★+0.3 vs KY avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★±0.0 vs KY avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersKY avg3.0★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 48% of peersKY avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 37% of peersKY avg3.0★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.58hrsAbove 85% of peersKY avg4.00Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.55hrsAbove only 36% of peersKY avg0.77Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better72%Above only 5% of peersKY avg47%RN turnover83%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$57,841Above only 8% of peersKY avg$22,398Fines · denials2 · 2
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
29citations
4inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
8immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 22, 2024most recent

Citations by monthOct 2018 – Nov 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 22, 202418 citationsCycle 1worst L · immediate jeopardy$41,040, payment denial
  1. Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  3. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  4. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningG · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  5. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningG · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  6. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  7. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  8. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  9. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  10. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationL · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlL · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  12. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  13. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsJ · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  14. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningJ · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  15. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  16. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationL · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  17. F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.AdministrationL · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
  18. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Apr 5, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst L · immediate jeopardy$16,801, payment denial
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024
  2. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlL · widespreadCorrected May 20, 2024
Jan 10, 20204 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
  2. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
  4. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
Oct 25, 20184 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2018
  2. F282Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2018
  3. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 20, 2018
  4. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2018

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.58hrsAbove 85% of peers+0.58 vs KY avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.55hrsAbove only 36% of peers−0.22 vs KY avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.81hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours3.23hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.85hrs
  • Kentucky average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better72%Above only 5% of peersKY avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only83%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year2Leadership changed
  • Occupancy99 certified beds · ~83 residents a day84%Above only 28% of peersKY avg 86%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $57,841In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 2Payment denials
  • $22,398KY avg in fines
Above only 8% of peersFewer fines than 8% of rated homes in Kentucky

Actions on record

  1. Nov 22, 2024Civil money penalty$41,040
  2. Nov 22, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Dec 25, 2024
  3. Apr 5, 2024Civil money penalty$16,801
  4. Apr 5, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom May 4, 2024

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • Erica Hightchew
Corporate directors
  • Michell Bales
  • Jeff Bell
  • Shea Ernest
  • Wayne Logan
  • Amanda McCauley-Thornberry
  • Asa McCracken
  • Harry Park

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 185283 · 2000 South Main Street, Paris, KY, 40361.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Kentucky and Bourbon County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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