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Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating 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.

Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating 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.

Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Brandenburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The facility provides 24/7 nursing care, medication management, and various rehabilitation therapies. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities and social activities.
(270) 422-2148

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating 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.
4/5
Kentucky average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 10m per day

This home provides 8% less nursing time per resident than the Kentucky average.

Kentucky average: 3h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 57

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 90.4%
Residents per day (avg) 55
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
55

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Profit
$638.4K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Profit
$638.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
47% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.5M
Total costs $5.2M
Bed community size
57-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility)
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyMEADE

Additional Licensing Details

License Number100334
CMS Certification Number185353
AwardsVoted Best of the Best 2022

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Maria Sosh.

Owner NameBRANDENBURG OPCO, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

8 amenities
Social Gatherings
Social Outings
Beauty And Barber Services
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Family Gathering Rooms
Pet-Friendly
Laundry Services
Private Room Available
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Specialty Services, Rehabilitation, Amenities, Activities

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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.

1 visit/inspection

Latest inspection

Date April 21, 2025
Follow Up

Inspection Report Summary for Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The most recent inspection on April 21, 2025, found that the facility had achieved substantial compliance following a prior review. Earlier inspections identified some issues that prompted a revisit, but these were resolved by April 9, 2025. There were no enforcement actions, fines, or license changes listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not noted in the recent findings. This pattern suggests improvement in the facility’s compliance status over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 6

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
3

Kentucky average 4.4


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

All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

6 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 02, 2018
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 02, 2018
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 02, 2018
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Kentucky The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

5 facilities compared · CMS & KY Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

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

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.

Brandenburg
57
90.4%
+11%
3.16
+1%
-16%
0
6
3.0
0
55
Smith, Benjamin
$5.8M
$2.8M
47.5%
185353
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

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

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.

Glasgow
94
82.7%
+2%
3.22
-36%
-14%
1
11
3.7
0
88
Herbstman, Moshe
$8.6M
$2.8M
32.7%
185229
Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

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

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.

Auburn
66
62.0%
-24%
1.44
-49%
-62%
0
13
3.3
0
50
Bolster, Nancy
$4.0M
$1.8M
44.9%
185049
Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc
NH

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

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.

Beaver Dam
71
84.3%
+4%
-
-7%
-
0
9
3.0
0
54
-
$7.0M
$3.4M
47.9%
185334
Bardstown Heatlh & Rehabilitation
-
NH

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

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.

Bardstown
100
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 86
Employees 74
Contractors 12
Staff to resident ratio 1.51:1
14% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 8.4 hours
0% compared with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,649
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 33
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

Total hours from contractors

8.1%

1,679 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant330338,88191100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,41091100%9.3
Registered Nurse9091,7218998%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician5051,5088897%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,1476673%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,12891100%7
Speech Language Pathologist0114966571%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0114926369%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0224916470%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014485662%8
Dietitian1014216268%6.8
Nurse Practitioner3034125257%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1014125257%7.9
Administrator1014065156%8
Nurse Aide in Training4047589%9.4
Physical Therapy Assistant011642426%2.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician022443741%1.2
Occupational Therapy Aide033401011%4
Medical Director0112878%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 97%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 69%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 62%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 57%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 57%
1 Administrator
% of Days 56%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 9%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 26%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 41%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 11%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 8%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
57 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (5.3%)
Medicaid
48 residents (84.2%)
Private pay or other
6 residents (10.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

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

Active Resident Council

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

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. 10.7
In line with 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. 20.6
9% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.2%
8% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.5%
20% worse 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 20.2%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
48% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
33% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
73% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
70% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
85% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.1%
10% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
5% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.0%
11% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
20% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based focus.

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Not strictly assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.