Pioneer Trace Group LLC, Flemingsburg, KY

The Essentials

Summary

Across 4 inspections from November 2019 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 12 findings at Pioneer Trace Group LLC; 12 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 6 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 4; 2019–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 12; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 12; Of 12 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 6; 5 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019	1	2	0
2020	0	0	0
2021	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0
2023	0	0	0
2024	1	3	0
2025	0	0	0
2026	2	7	3

What the Record Shows

12 of 12 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 6 enforcement actions in the window: 5 fines totaling $160,626, their payment not published; denial of payment imposed October 3, 2024, ended January 17, 2025.
2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, January 8, 2026, recorded 4 findings (most serious: Level F).

What to Ask About

Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Pioneer Trace Group LLC
Address: 115 Pioneer Trace, Flemingsburg, KY 41041
CMS Certification Number: 185314
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 92
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Record Window: November 14, 2019 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

May 272026
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 13, 2026
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 13, 2026
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 13, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 82026
Standard health inspection
4 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 28, 2026
- F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 28, 2026
- F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 28, 2026
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 28, 2026
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $27,378 imposed May 27, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 8, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $105,755 imposed May 27, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 8, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 32024
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 5, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 1, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 1, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $5,346 imposed October 3, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 3, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $5,346 imposed October 3, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 3, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $16,801 imposed October 3, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 3, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed October 3, 2024. Status: Closed, January 17, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 3, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 142019
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 18, 2019
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 18, 2019
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F657 in November 2019 and May 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
19242626F657 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in October 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
19242626F812 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?
Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
02
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
03
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
04
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $27,378 civil money penalty was imposed May 27, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds six enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Kentucky state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Kentucky state survey agency
Inspection Nov 14, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Kentucky state survey agency
Inspection Oct 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Kentucky state survey agency
Inspection Jan 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Kentucky state survey agency
Inspection May 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 185314
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowNovember 14, 2019 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2019 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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