Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0677
F 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
that the staff had not cleaned or trimmed his nails yet.CNA7 was interviewed on 08/29/2025 at 12:58 PM.
CNA7, who stated she was not the resident's assigned CNA, observed Resident R9's fingernails and confirmed that
they needed to be trimmed and cleaned.Interview on 08/29/2025 at 12:59 PM with CNA9 revealed she was assigned to care for Resident R9. CNA9 stated fingernails were to be cleaned and clipped either during showers or when the nails were noted to be long and dirty. CNA9 stated she had not given Resident R9 a bath since there had been a shower aide on duty. After checking the schedule, she noted that day was not the resident's shower day. CNA9 stated that while she had assisted the resident with incontinence care and oral care, she had not noticed the resident's fingernails, which she indicated needed to be cleaned and clipped.The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed on 08/29/2025 at 5:44 PM. The DON stated she expected the staff to keep resident's nails clean and trimmed as the resident allowed. The Administrator was interviewed on 08/29/2025 at 5:53 PM. The Administrator stated he expected residents to be kept neat and tidy as the resident allowed staff to assist.
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Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center in Brodhead, KY inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Brodhead, KY, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.