Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation
Elkhorn City, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185230) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 754-4134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 2.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation is a 106-bed, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, with an average of 100.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since December 1990. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The facility's health inspection rating is also 5 stars. However, its quality measure rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating lower performance in those specific categories despite the strong overall and inspection scores.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.94795 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.48686 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families should independently verify current details and review the most recent inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific point in time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.95 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 38.8%; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 106 beds and has an average daily population of 100.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 13, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 5, 5, 2, and 2 respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6067544134 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 6067544134 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185230?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.