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F686 citations in Kentucky

Pressure ulcers · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F686 in Kentucky. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Kentucky cites F686 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.57×

0.57 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Kentucky citations1.12%

Of every deficiency written in Kentucky in 2025, this is the portion that was F686.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Kentucky surveyors wrote

F686 findings written in Kentucky, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

K · Immediate jeopardy, patternMay 29, 2025

Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents received care to prevent pressure ulcers from developing and promote healing consistent with professional standards of practice for two of 37 sampled residents Resident (R) 26 and R110. Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) was identified on 05/16/2025 and was determined to exist on 10/04/2024 in the areas of 42 CFR §483.25(b)(1) Pressure ulcers (F686) at the scope and severity (S/S) of a K. Substandard Quality of Care (SQC) was identified at 42 CFR §483.25(b)(1) Pressure ulcers (F686). The IJ is ongoing. The facility was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 05/16/2025. …

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

G · Actual harm, isolatedJuly 25, 2025

Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide treatment and services to prevent development of pressure ulcers for one (Resident (R) 4) of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. R4, who required staff assistance with turning and repositioning, was not care-planned with specific intervention for these services. The resident then developed a facility-acquired Stage III pressure ulcer in 01/2025. The Stage III pressure ulcer failed to heal as expected, and was present for 175+ days, as R4 failed to receive pressure relief as needed. The findings include:Review of R4's admission Record revealed the facility admitted the resident on 05/18/2019. …

Edgemont Healthcare

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedFebruary 26, 2026

Based on observation, interview, record and policy review the facility failed to ensure a resident with pressure ulcers received care consistent with professional standards of practice to promote healing for 1 of 2 residents (Resident (R) 84). Observations revealed an ordered pressure relieving device not in place as ordered.The findings include: Review of facility policy titled, Skin Integrity, reviewed 01/31/2026, revealed, The facility will ensure that based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, and 2. …

Signature Healthcare of South Louisville

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Recent years

YearShare of Kentucky citationsvs expected
20230.93%0.45×
20240.90%0.43×
20251.12%0.57×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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