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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.

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

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.

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

Overview of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation
Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation offers an advanced approach to short-term rehab and long-term care. The facility focuses on personalized care plans and state-of-the-art treatments in a supportive environment. Their dedicated team is committed to helping residents reach their full recovery potential.
(606) 666-2456

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.
2/5
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.
2/5
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.
2/5
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.
2h 6m per day

This home provides 39% less nursing time per resident than the Kentucky average.

Kentucky average: 3h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 45%
Residents per day (avg) 56
Occupancy rate
45%
Residents per day (avg)
56

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

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Private pay

17% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Medicaid

67% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.1M
Surplus of revenue
$276.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.1M
Surplus of revenue
$276.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
27.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
Total costs $6.8M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
45%
In line with Kentucky average
Occupied beds
54 / 120
Average residents 80 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility)
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2025
CountyBREATHITT

Additional Licensing Details

License Number100040
CMS Certification Number185112

Ownership & Operating Entity

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation is administrated by Debra Hunt.

Owner NameJETT SNF OPERATIONS LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, 24/7 Nursing Care, Assistance with Daily Living, Respite Care, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Wound Care, Tracheostomy Care, Orthopedic Rehab, Post-Surgical Care, Pulmonary Care, Bariatric Care, Oncology Care, Hospice Care

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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.

2 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date March 3, 2025
Abbreviated Survey

5 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Kentucky average: 6 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

The most recent inspection on March 3, 2025, found no deficiencies during an abbreviated survey. However, the prior complaint investigation completed on February 7, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to resident abuse, failure to protect residents’ rights, delayed reporting of abuse allegations, infection control, and food sanitation. The complaint was substantiated, involving verbal abuse by a certified nursing assistant and lapses in timely reporting, leading to the suspension of the staff member involved. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility showed improvement by the latest inspection following the substantiated complaint and cited deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 14

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
7

Kentucky average 4.4


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

All 14 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 3
400% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

3 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

11 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Feb 07, 2025
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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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
Breathitt Health & 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.

Jackson
120
42.0%
-48%
2.10
+25%
-44%
0
14
7.0
3
56
-
-
-
$7.1M
$2.0M
27.5%
185112
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 54
Employees 54
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.02:1
42% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 8.9 hours
5% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,175
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant240249,80891100%9.8
Registered Nurse7072,60991100%9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,68491100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist3039736673%8
Speech Language Pathologist2027037886%6.8
RN Director of Nursing2026256976%8
Physical Therapy Assistant2025376673%7.9
Dietitian1015126470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1015096268%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker1014966268%8
Qualified Activities Professional1014886167%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Qualified Social Worker2021675965%2.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011373538%3.9
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 86%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 76%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 65%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 38%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
53 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (3.8%)
Medicaid
46 residents (86.8%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (9.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

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. 9.4
11% 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. 15.1
20% better 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 11.7%
30% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.5%
31% 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 20.1%
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 2.9%
23% 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 2.4%
58% better 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 16.3%
141% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 66.1%
363% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.2%
28% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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 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 85.6%
In line with 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 91.7%
10% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

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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.