Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.
Booneville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185273) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 593-6302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Owsley County Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Owsley County Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing hours of about 4.08 per resident per day, including roughly 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Owsley County Health Care Center, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc. is a non-profit corporation nursing home in Booneville, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1991. The facility is certified for 91 beds and reports an average of 77.9 residents, indicating it typically operates below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its four component ratings are as follows: Health Inspection rating of 5 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 1 star, and Staffing rating of 4 stars. The overall rating combines these components using CMS's methodology, with the QM component notably lower than the other three.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.08, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 1.17. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility \u2014 meaning there is no federal fines on record for Owsley County Health Care Center, Inc.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on 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?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.08 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.4%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 91 beds and reports an average of 77.9 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 2, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings \u2014 health inspections, staffing, and quality measures \u2014 which combine to form the overall score; here the ratings are Health Inspection 5, Staffing 4, and Quality Measures 1.
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 6065936302 or 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 6065936302 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185273?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.