Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 9 - 10 months.
Benjamin Smith owns Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 57-bed nursing home down on Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg, Kentucky. On the financial side, the billing office works with standard setups, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The area has a Walk Score of 37, making it a car-dependent spot where family members and visitors will usually need a ride to get back and forth, though a couple of quick errands can be handled on foot nearby.
The building usually stays full, and residents stay for an average of 146 days. That timeline points to a pretty even split between short-term therapy tracking and long-term residential stays.
To keep up with daily medical needs, the floor staff puts in an average of 3 hours and 10 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides share these shifts to handle recovery from surgeries or illnesses, and recent state checks show the home keeps up with safety protocols with no open deficiencies.
Interested individuals can set up a visit to look over the bedroom choices, including private rooms, evaluate the nursing schedules, and check out the common spaces. The main desk handles these property walks while answering questions about respite care, the on-site beauty shop, free Wi-Fi, laundry service, and the pet-friendly policy.
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is administered by Maria Sosh.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KY Average | vs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Kentucky average (6 vs. KY avg 6).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.8 | 0.8 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Kentucky average (0.8 vs. KY avg 0.8).— At avg |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,625 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 9,585 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,573 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,673 | 89 | 97% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,316 | 80 | 87% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,027 | 88 | 96% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 584 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 485 | 67 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 473 | 39 | 42% | 8.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 443 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 443 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 436 | 61 | 66% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 51 | 55% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 59 | 64% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 92 | 24 | 26% | 3.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 27 | 29% | 3.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 7 | 8% | 4.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 8% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 4% | 5.9 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 9 - 10 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brandenburg's city center to Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
| Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC PC RC | Brandenburg | - | 57 | - | 37 | - |
| Sayre Christian Village | NH AL IL MC RC | Lexington (Belleau Wood) | - | 164 | - | 43 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas | NH AL IL RC | Fort Thomas | - | 110 | A+ | 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Willows at Springhurst | NH AL IL MC RC | Louisville | - | 62 | A+ | 34 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center | NH HC NC PC RC | Owensboro | - | 132 | A+ | 52 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Brandenburg Opco, Llc, and administered by Maria Sosh.
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KY state health department records, Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license number is 100334.
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 100%.
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in KY.
Maria Sosh is the administrator of Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Brandenburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 57 beds.
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