Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center
200 Veterans Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center Compares
Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hazard, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.7%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hazard, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (39% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (50% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (32% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center with other nursing homes in Hazard.
How is Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.8% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center's rating advantage in Hazard?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Hazard
Hazard sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,381 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $39,594
- Median home value
- $78,900
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hazard.
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