Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
Nursing Home · Hanson, KY
Contact & location
926 Veterans DriveHanson, KY 42413
Hopkins County
- Phone
- (270) 322-9087
- ZIP code
- 42413 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 156
- Residents per day
- 81.4 (52% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Medicare certified since
- December 19, 2013
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.40 (state 3.95 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.45 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.34 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.62 (state 2.36 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.67 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.3 (state 46.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 2 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-30 |
| 2019-08-21 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-09-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Burgett, Katie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scott, Ladonna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tackett, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burgett, Katie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scott, Ladonna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scott, Ladonna (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Kentucky.
How many beds does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen have?
It has 156 certified beds and cares for about 81 residents per day.
Has Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
(270) 322-9087. The facility is located at 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.