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Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

2000 South Main Street, Paris, KY 40361 · Bourbon County

1.0CMS overall rating(859) 987-5750 Visit website ↗

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 85% full (84 of 99 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Paris, KY, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.54 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $57,841 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.54 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•$57,841 in federal fines
•In the CMS Special Focus Facility program

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Paris options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 99
Avg. residents/day: 84
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 185283

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,540–$11,280/mo (median $9,620)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lexington prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.54; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.55; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 62.8%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 10
Federal fines: 2 ($57,841)
Total penalties: 4
Last standard survey: 2024-11-22
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-11-22Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2024-11-22Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-11-22Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2024-11-22Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies

Establish 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 facil…

2024-11-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2024-11-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-11-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-11-22Severity G — actual harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-11-22	Fine	$41,040
2024-11-22	Payment denial	—
2024-04-05	Fine	$16,801
2024-04-05	Payment denial	—

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

2000 South Main Street, Paris, KY

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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2.6

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Common questions about Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

How much does Bourbon Heights Nursing Home cost?

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Paris, KY area typically runs $8,540–$11,280 per month (median $9,620, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Bourbon Heights Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Bourbon Heights Nursing Home 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 4.54 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Bourbon Heights Nursing Home?

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Bourbon Heights Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 85% full (84 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Bourbon Heights Nursing Home offer?

Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris, KY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.

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