Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation
20 Howards Creek Road · Sandy Hook, KY · 41171 · 6067389400
75 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Marx
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,844 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 9, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 20, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2024 | Fine | $12,844 |
| April 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185415 · certified since December 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.