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Reviews of Bourbon Heights Nursing Home are sharply divided: some families describe attentive, professional care over many months, while others report serious staffing shortages, neglect, and poor treatment of both residents and traveling nursing staff. The facility is a non-profit combining skilled nursing with an adult day health program and other community services.
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Bourbon Heights is a senior living community in Paris, Kentucky offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 2.6 out of 5 across 12 reviews.
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home is a non-profit facility in Paris, Kentucky that offers skilled nursing, intermediate care, personal care, adult day health services, outpatient rehabilitation, and independent living apartments to residents of Bourbon County and surrounding areas.
The facility partners with Bourbon County physicians to allow residents to maintain their existing doctors while receiving care. Dr. Stephen Besson serves as Medical Director, overseeing patient care. Inpatient rehabilitation stays range from a few days up to 100 days depending on insurance and individual needs, with therapy services provided by Functional Pathways including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
The Joseph Allen Adult Day Health Center provides programming for adults age 21 and older who are aged or disabled. Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the center offers socialization, activities, nutritional meals and snacks, and medical services under the direction of nursing staff. The facility also provides respite and supportive care for family caregivers at reasonable cost for those who cannot safely remain home alone during work hours.
The community features an on-site country chapel that serves as a quiet reflection space and hosts church services on Tuesday mornings. Gospel groups perform in the chapel, and it has hosted weddings, funerals, and an annual memorial service.
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Help Me Choose2.6overall · 12 ratings combined
2.6★ on Google (12)
Dennis Peace
Apr 2026
My wife was a patient at Bourbon Heights nursing home for 18 months. She received excellent care from the staff. They were very professional and very patient with her personal needs! I would recommend Bourbon Heights to anyone that is looking for a safe and caring facility for your loved one!
Mark
May 2025
"Where your loved ones are just a number on the bottom line to us" should be their business moto these days.. I have over 7 years experience with visitation, and in those 7 years I have seen the residence care reduced dramatically. They are currently moving residence now that have been in private rooms for over 5 years at no additional cost to shared rooms that are the same size if not smaller rooms. I have no problem with my loved one sharing a room if it is setup for two residents. Bourbon heights is setup as a non profit organization, it should not be about making a profit. They don't have enough staff to properly care for the residents they currently have, but they want to add another 5 to 7 people to unit one.
Leah Gray
May 2025
The break rooms for CNAs are ridiculous, CNAs are treated horribly, residents are neglected, and nurses are lazy.
Michael Goodwin
Feb 2023
My mother has been there for seven months, and we are very happy with the treatment she gets. The staff is professional and caring. My Mom is healthy and clean and fitting in really well. Thank you, Bourbon Heights.
Ashley Reese
Nov 2022
If you ever wonder why they aren't staffed and everything is on fire with miscommunication, drama, and personality conflict- start here. This is how their staffing department treats Nurses and CNAs that travel to their building to help them. After working however many hours for them, they will treat you like this- as a credentialed professional. Get real yall. Imagine how they will treat your family members with mentality like this. Some workers actually drive 3 or 4 hours to work a shift for them- so riddle me this- how would you feel if you grabbed an emergency shift for this facility- drove the 4 hours in at 7pm- worked 12 hours til 7am- drove 4 hours home to get there at 11am- and then you try to submit a timesheet and you get this type of response? Terrible.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 50 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 20, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 20, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 20, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2020
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2020
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2020
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2020
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2020
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2020
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2020
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 20, 2018
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2018
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2019
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2019
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2018
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2018
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2018
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Bourbon Heights offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Bourbon Heights is located at 2000 South Main Street in Paris, Kentucky.
Reviews of Bourbon Heights Nursing Home are sharply divided: some families describe attentive, professional care over many months, while others report serious staffing shortages, neglect, and poor treatment of both residents and traveling nursing staff. The facility is a non-profit combining skilled nursing with an adult day health program and other community services.
Bourbon Heights had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 50 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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