Overstreet v. Kindred Nursing Centers Ltd. Partnership

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE VENTERS

KRS 216.515 sets forth certain rights of nursing home residents. In this appeal we address the statute of limitations applicable to actions brought pursuant to that statute. We also consider whether actions based upon rights created by KRS 216.515 survive the death of the nursing home resident so that such actions may be brought after the resident’s death by the personal representative' of the resident’s estate.

Ultimately, we conclude that '- claims brought under KRS 216.515(6) are' subject to ' the one-year limitation period ‘ prescribed by, KRS 413.140,…