Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation
Nursing Home · Kentucky, KY
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation

Nursing Home · Kentucky, KY
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020
Total health inspections 1

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2020

Total health citations
4 Rank #11 / 186Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 186 homes in Kentucky. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kentucky State average, with a ranking across all 186 KY SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #90 / 186Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 186 homes in Kentucky. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kentucky mean across 186 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Kentucky average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations Kentucky average: 1.1

0 serious citations Kentucky average: 0.6

4 moderate citations Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 6 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 11, 2020
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 11, 2020
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 11, 2020
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 11, 2020
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 114
Employees 114
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.18:1
32% worse than Kentucky average
Kentucky average ratio: 1.72:1 Kentucky average ratio: 1.72:1See full Kentucky ranking
Avg staff/day 44
Average shift 8.9 hours
5% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 8.5 hours Kentucky average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Kentucky ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 35,836

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4704716,26692100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse160164,87892100%10.1
Registered Nurse120123,60892100%8.9
Physical Therapist7072,53092100%8.1
RN Director of Nursing4041,9937582%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist5051,4078795%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff8081,1018997%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide4049857986%7.3
Dietitian1015095964%8.6
Administrator1014976368%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2024806065%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2024515661%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014385661%7.8
Qualified Social Worker2024137177%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1012745155%5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant101633%2
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 82%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 95%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 86%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 61%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 61%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 77%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 55%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.2
12% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.5
39% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Kentucky avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.7%
31% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.4%
42% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 11.5%
44% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.4%
71% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.5%
13% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.8%
45% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 55.3%
287% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.0%
16% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.08
11% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.87

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.84
16% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Kentucky avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
18% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.9%
257% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 45.9%
87% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.3%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 6.3%
712% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Medicaid

40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 97
Medicare
29
29.9% of residents
Medicaid
52
53.6% of residents
Private pay or other
16
16.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.0M
Profit
$1.5M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.0M Rank #43 / 188Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 188 homes in Kentucky. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Kentucky SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.5M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #114 / 188Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 188 homes in Kentucky. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kentucky average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.1M
29.5% of revenue Rank #184 / 188Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 188 homes in Kentucky. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Kentucky average. Well-run Kentucky SNFs typically land around 51–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.3M
Total costs $12.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Kentucky

Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation is located in ELKHORN CITY, Kentucky.
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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KY

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Homemaker services Home modifications

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
KY

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Benefits
In-home support (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.)

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+
General Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based focus.
KY

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (5 days/year) Chore services Meal delivery ($7/meal) Minor home repairs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KY

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KY

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Age
General Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
Income Limits (2025) ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based.
KY

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite Supplies Care costs; counseling Training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
KY

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

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RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation

Who is the owner of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation?

The legal owner and operator of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation is Elkhorn Snf Operations Llc.

Is Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation in a walkable area?

Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation?

According to KY state health department records, Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation's license number is 100521.

Who is the administrator of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation?

Tonya Rosser is the administrator of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation.

How many beds does Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation have?

Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation has 106 beds.

What is the address of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation?

Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation is located at 945 WEST RUSSELL STREET.

What is the phone number of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation?

(606) 754-4134 will put you in contact with the team at Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation.

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