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Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Jackson, KY
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Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Jackson, KY
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation 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 2018 · 8 years of data 19 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kentucky state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Kentucky state average
Overall vs. KY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Kentucky average:
• Total deficiencies (217% above)
• Deficiencies per year (200% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection March 3, 2025 Abbreviated Survey

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility KY Average vs. KY Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 19 6 This facility has 217% more total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (19 vs. KY avg 6).↑ 217% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 2.4 0.8 This facility has 200% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kentucky assisted living residence (2.4 vs. KY avg 0.8).↑ 200% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 7, 2025 complaint survey found 5 deficiencies including verbal and physical abuse by a CNA and failure to report abuse timely, with highest severity level G citations.
  • Deficiencies also included failure to protect residents’ privacy, poor infection control practices, and unsanitary food handling with expired items served.
  • March 3, 2025 abbreviated survey found no deficient practices and no complaints, indicating some corrective actions were implemented.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 2

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations
14 Rank #113 / 195Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 195 homes in Kentucky. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kentucky State average, with a ranking across all 195 KY facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
7 Rank #165 / 195Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 195 homes in Kentucky. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kentucky mean across 195 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


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 8 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
3
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

3 serious citations State average: N/A

11 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 8 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 07, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 72
Employees 72
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.36 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 33
Average shift 8.9 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,042

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 Info All 11 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 34 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

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% — all staff are direct employees 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 Assistant 34 0 34 12,249 92 100% 9.9
Registered Nurse 11 0 11 4,353 92 100% 9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse 5 0 5 2,346 92 100% 9.8
Physical Therapist 5 0 5 2,001 91 99% 8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 986 69 75% 7.9
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 958 65 71% 8.1
Speech Language Pathologist 2 0 2 689 75 82% 6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant 2 0 2 568 68 74% 7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 516 65 71% 7.9
Dietitian 1 0 1 504 63 68% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 496 62 67% 8
Administrator 1 0 1 472 59 64% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 464 58 63% 8
Qualified Social Worker 2 0 2 287 69 75% 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician 1 0 1 154 34 37% 4.5
34 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Physical Therapist
% of Days 99%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 82%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 74%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 37%

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. 9.4
11% better than State average

State 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 State average

State average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Above average State 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%
30% better than State average

State average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.5%
31% better than State average

State 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 State average

State 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 State average

State 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 State average

State average: 5.8%

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

State average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 16.3%
141% worse than State average

State average: 6.8%

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

State average: 14.3%

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

State average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than State average

State average: 93.9%

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

State average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.62
40% worse than State average

State average: 1.87

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.62
111% worse than State average

State average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Average State 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 85.6%
In line with State average

State average: 83.7%

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

State average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
10% better than State average

State average: 83.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 13.2%
46% better than State average

State average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 17.0%
22% worse than State average

State average: 13.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.7%
251% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 9.1%
83% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 46.3%
8% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 53
Medicare
2
3.8% of residents
Medicaid
46
86.8% of residents
Private pay or other
5
9.4% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$276.4K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.3M Rank #194 / 197Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 197 homes in Kentucky. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Kentucky average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$276.4K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$49
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #193 / 197Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 197 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.3M 44.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #65 / 197Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 197 homes in Kentucky. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Kentucky average. Well-run Kentucky facilities typically land around 51–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.0M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 9 years.

Admissions
6 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 17%
Private pay 17%
Medicaid 67%
Discharges
43 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 86%
Private pay 2%
Medicaid 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

Who is the owner of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation?

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation is legally operated by Jett Snf Operations Llc, and administered by Debra Hunt.

Is Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation in a walkable area?

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation?

According to KY state health department records, Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation's license number is 100040.

What is the occupancy rate at Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation?

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation's occupancy is 45%.

Does Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in KY.

Who is the administrator of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation?

Debra Hunt is the administrator of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation.

How many beds does Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation have?

Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation has 120 beds.

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