Pioneer Trace Group LLC
Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky · CCN 185314 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Pioneer Trace Group LLC 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 92 certified beds, 80 residents a day on average. 12 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 at immediate jeopardy; 5 fines totalling $160,626 and 1 payment denial.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 1 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.41974 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.36623 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.94373 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.3% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-27 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-05-27 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-13 |
| 2026-01-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-28 |
| 2026-01-08 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-28 |
| 2026-01-08 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-28 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-28 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0576 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-01 |
| 2024-10-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-01 |
| 2019-11-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-12-18 |
| 2019-11-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-12-18 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Fine | $105,755 |
| 2026-05-27 | Fine | $27,378 |
| 2024-10-03 | Payment denial for 28 days from 2024-12-20 | — |
| 2024-10-03 | Fine | $16,801 |
| 2024-10-03 | Fine | $5,346 |
| 2024-10-03 | Fine | $5,346 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun & Company PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Hargis & Associates, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Legacy Health Services Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-27 |
| Proactive Medical Review And Consultants LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-03-01 |
| Legacy Health Services Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Frances, Jay Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 2016-09-20 |
| Smith, Kimberly Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 2016-09-20 |
| Boyd, Michael Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Frances, Jay Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Fuller, Debbie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Hargis, Forwood Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Hickerson, Michele Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-05-01 |
| Kreil, Karen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Martin, Arnie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-03-01 |
| Mcintosh, Sarah Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Mcintyre, Amanda Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-09-10 |
| Petersen, Jalme Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Frances, Jay Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-09-20 |
| Smith, Kimberly Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-09-20 |
| Frances, Jay Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Mcintyre, Amanda Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-09-10 |
| Smith, Kimberly Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-11-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Fleming County.