Three Kentucky Nursing Homes Make Federal "Bad" List

Early this month, the federal government's Medicare program released the 54 worst nursing homes in the country.  No nursing home in Kentucky made the list; however, the Lexington Herald leader is reporting that three Kentucky nursing homes were on the expanded list of "128 chronically troubled facilities ordered by the federal government to get closer scrutiny."  "State records obtained by the Herald-Leader identify the Kentucky nursing homes as Cambridge Place in Lexington, Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Louisville and Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport."
Our friend, Bernie Vonderheide, president of the watchdog group Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform, had this to say: "We may have a loved one in these nursing homes, or we may be considering one of these nursing homes for a loved one, and we have a right to know if our government is aware of serious and chronic problems."
I agree with Bernie, there is no reason for the government to withhold the names of nursing homes that are neglecting patients by allowing them to get pressure sores and ulcers, becoming dehydrated or malnourished, or being subjected to chemical restraints such as Haldol for the convenience of the nursing staff.  Nursing homes in Kentucky and elsewhere are critically understaffed.  The public has a right to know the names of the nursing homes that are falling below the standard of care and harming our elderly loved ones.  Nursing home neglect is a serious problem.
According to the government reports all the nursing homes on the list consistently provided poor patient care and were in and out of compliance with federal regulations.
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Hans