Letcher Manor
Whitesburg, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185200) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 633-1434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Letcher Manor has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Letcher Manor reports total nurse staffing of 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Letcher Manor has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
About this facility
Letcher Manor is a for-profit nursing home located in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky, certified for 142 beds with an average of 121.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 2, 1989, meaning it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Letcher Manor holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 1 star. Nurse staffing levels total 3.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon reported and no Special Focus Facility status listed for Letcher Manor in this data.
Letcher Manor is part of the Bluegrass Health Ky chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available in that source. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Letcher Manor has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Letcher Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a 46.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Letcher Manor.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for Letcher Manor.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Letcher Manor is certified for 142 beds with an average daily census of 121.4 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 Bluegrass Health Ky chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Letcher Manor has been certified since October 2, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Letcher Manor scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6066331434 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6066331434 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Letcher Manor at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185200?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.