Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation
945 West Russell Street · Elkhorn City, KY · 41522 · 6067544134
106 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lyon Healthcare
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.98 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 26, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2020
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 26, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 26, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 26, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185230 · certified since December 13, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.