Pioneer Trace Group LLC
115 Pioneer Trace, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 · (606) 845-2131
For profit - Limited Liability company · 92 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Pioneer Trace Group LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 4 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $160,626 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 8, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 8, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.January 8, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.January 8, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.January 8, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 27, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 27, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 27, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.January 8, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $27,378May 27, 2026
- Fine of $105,755May 27, 2026
- Fine of $5,346October 3, 2024
- Fine of $5,346October 3, 2024
- Fine of $16,801October 3, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 28 daysStarting December 20, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kentucky average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.42 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.3% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 79.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Seasons at Alexandria Alexandria · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Perkins Country Manor Augusta · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- River Valley Nursing Home Butler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Carrollton Rehab & Wellnes Carrollton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rosedale Green Covington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pioneer Trace Group LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.