Pioneer Trace Group Llc
Flemingsburg, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185314) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $160,626 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (606) 845-2131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Trace Group has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pioneer Trace Group reports total nurse staffing of about 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Yes, Pioneer Trace Group has 5 federal fines on record totaling $160,626.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Pioneer Trace Group LLC is a for-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 92 certified beds and an average of 79.8 residents, and has been certified since October 30, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Trace Group holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.41974 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.36623 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $160,626.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was issued; families are advised to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility. No chain affiliation information was provided, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently reported figures available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer Trace Group has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 40.3% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $160,626.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no indication in the provided data of a Special Focus Facility designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 92 certified beds and an average of 79.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation information is available in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 30, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — and this facility scores 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively on those components, with a QM rating of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (606) 845-2131 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (606) 845-2131 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185314?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.