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Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation

Grayson, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185253) · 120 certified beds

⚠ CMS consumer warning: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare ↗.
CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3.01★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,000
Phone: (606) 474-7835 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.

Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.5%.

Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $18,000.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning an abuse-related citation was identified in inspections.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Carter Nursing And Re… Carter Nursing And Re…: 1★ 1★ KY average KY average: 3.01★ 3.01★ David Marx chain avg David Marx chain avg: 2.9★ 2.9★

About this facility

Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1991. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 110.3 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.21, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.37 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.5%.

On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $18,000.00 assessed against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.

CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.

Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation is part of the David Marx chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Carter Nursing And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and turnover of 68.5%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $18,000.00, and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is noted in the data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 110.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the David Marx chain, which operates 10 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on February 21, 1991.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6064747835 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6064747835 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185253?state=KY.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.