Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF732Jul 27, 2023

  Based on review of the daily staffing posting, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to post current nurse staffing information. This had the potential to affect all residents who reside in the facility. The facility census was 100. Findings include: Observation on 07/24/23 at 4:22 P.M. revealed four daily staff postings for 05/12/23, 05/13/23, 05/14/23, and 05/15/23 posted on the window next to the main entrance of the facility. Observation on 07/25/23 at 8:01 A.M. revealed the daily staff postings for 05/12/23, 05/13/23, 05/14/23, and 05/15/23 remained in place. Interview on 07/25/23 at 10:24 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) verified the facility posted staffing information on the door to the main entrance. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF729Jun 13, 2023

  Based on personnel record review, staff interview, and interview with Nurse Aide Registry staff, the facility failed to ensure all State tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) providing direct care to residents had a current and active license. This affected one (Aide #99) of three staff members reviewed for active licenses. This had the potential to affect all 100 residents residing in the facility. The facility's census was 100. Findings include: Review of the personnel record for Aide #99 revealed a hire date of [DATE]. Review of the State tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) licensure verification revealed Aide #99 was not eligible to work due to an expired status. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Dec 6, 2021

  Based on observation, staff interview, review of facility provided document from American Health Care Association, review of facility policy, review of COVID-19 Data Tracker, and review of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the facility failed to implement proper infection control practices when staff were not wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including masks and eye protection appropriately. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 84. Findings include: During observation on 11/28/21 at 5:00 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #504 was wearing an N95 mask with no straps under a surgical mask and was not wearing eye protection. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 7, 2026

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain comfortable temperatures throughout the building for Residents #2, #5, #24, #28 and #47. The facility census was 91.Findings include:Observation and interview on 05/05/26 at 2:27 P.M. revealed Residents #5, #24, and #28 were complaining it was cold in the dining area. Maintenance #166 checked the room temperature of the dining area with a digital thermometer with a result of 64.1 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Maintenance #166 verified the dining area's room temperature was 64.1 F. Interviews with Residents #5, #24, and #28 revealed all three residents were cold, even with two layers of clothing on in the dining area. Resident #5 was wearing a coat as well.Interview on 05/07/26 at 8:04 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF644May 7, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure that Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) were updated when residents received new mental health diagnoses. This affected four (#3, #11, #14 and #87) of five residents reviewed for PASARRs. The facility census was 91.Findings include:1. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed an admission date of 09/16/25. Diagnoses included post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (10/30/25) and bipolar disorder (09/16/25).Review of the PASARR dated 09/05/25 revealed Resident #3 did not have any diagnoses of any mental disorders. Interview on 05/06/26 at 1:13 P.M. with Social Work Designee (SWD) #144 verified Resident #3 did not have the appropriate PASARR completed. […]