Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Ashland, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185449) · 137 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $11,154 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (606) 324-1414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center reports 5.00705 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.94011 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.6%.
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $11,154.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 2002. The facility has 137 certified beds and an average daily census of 129.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kingsbrook Lifecare Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 5.00705 hours per resident per day, including 0.94011 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $11,154.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data for Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure results directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above 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 5.00705 hours per resident per day, including 0.94011 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 24.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $11,154.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 137 certified beds with an average daily census of 129.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 11, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Kingsbrook Lifecare Center scores 4, 3, 5, and 2 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 6063241414 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 6063241414 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Kingsbrook Lifecare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185449?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.