Life Care Center of Morehead
933 North Tolliver Road · Morehead, KY · 40351 · 6067847518
97 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,334 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2021
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, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 23, 2025 | Fine | $15,334 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185155 · certified since February 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.