Vanceburg Hills
Vanceburg, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185238) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,527 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (606) 796-3046 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vanceburg Hills has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Vanceburg Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.5%.
Vanceburg Hills has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,527.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Vanceburg Hills is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first approval on January 24, 1991. The facility is certified for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 89.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vanceburg Hills holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, matching the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.30576 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.43948 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,527.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Vanceburg Hills.
Vanceburg Hills is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars, below this facility's own overall rating. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details and any recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vanceburg Hills has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Vanceburg Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.31 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 40.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,527.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 Vanceburg Hills.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Vanceburg Hills is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 89.2 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 Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Vanceburg Hills was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 24, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four components — health inspection, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining them; Vanceburg Hills scores 3, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6067963046 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6067963046 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record for Vanceburg Hills at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185238?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.