Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center
Hazard, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185471) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 435-6196 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.0%.
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center is a state government-owned nursing home in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, certified for 120 beds with an average of 94 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 26, 2013, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details, including any recent inspection updates, directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 13.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 94 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 26, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 6064356196 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6064356196 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185471?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.