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Overview of Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a healthcare facility located in Benton, KY. It offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory support services in a warm and welcoming environment. The dedicated staff focuses on providing compassionate, patient-centered care to meet the unique needs of each resident.

(270) 527-3296

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 96

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

87.5%

96-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

88%

In line with Kentucky average

Occupied beds

84 / 96

Average residents 80 per day

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility)

IssuanceApril 1, 2025

ExpirationMarch 31, 2026

CountyMARSHALL

License Number100514

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by RANDALL McCLELLAN.

Owner NameLAKE WAY SNF OPERATIONS LLC

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Short Term Rehab

Long Term Care

Memory Support Care

Private Rooms

Spacious Therapy Gym

Activities Department

On Site Maintenance

Physician Services

Housekeeping

Laundry Services

Wifi Internet Access

Specific ProgramsShort Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Memory Support Care, Respite Care

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Latest inspection

Date July 9, 2025

Abbreviated Survey

2 deficiencies

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

Kentucky average: 6 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025, identified deficiencies related to the facility’s failure to designate a qualified Infection Preventionist with completed specialized training. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with infection prevention, indicating a recurring theme in this area. No deficiencies were issued related to the specific complaints investigated during the latest survey, and no enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated regarding the cited issues. The inspection history suggests ongoing challenges with infection control staffing, with no clear improvement noted in the most recent findings.

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

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Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

Glasgow

82.7%

+2%

3.22

-14%

3.7

Herbstman, Moshe

$8.6M

$2.8M

32.7%

185229

Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Auburn

62.0%

-24%

1.44

-62%

3.3

Bolster, Nancy

$4.0M

$1.8M

44.9%

185049

Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc

Beaver Dam

84.3%

+4%

3.0

$7.0M

$3.4M

47.9%

185334

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Benton

0.0

Bardstown Heatlh & Rehabilitation

Bardstown

100

0.0

Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Glasgow

Bed Count: 94

Occupancy: 82.7%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +2%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-36%

Staffing vs State Avg: -14%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 11

Citations per Inspection: 3.7

Avg Residents/Day: 88.30

Operator: Herbstman, Moshe

Home Revenue: $8,631,885.00

Payroll Costs: $2,825,267.00

Payroll %: 32.7%

CCN: 185229

Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Auburn

Bed Count: 66

Occupancy: 62.0%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -24%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 1.4

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-49%

Staffing vs State Avg: -62%

Citations: 13

Citations per Inspection: 3.3

Avg Residents/Day: 49.60

Operator: Bolster, Nancy

Home Revenue: $4,023,909.00

Payroll Costs: $1,805,984.00

Payroll %: 44.9%

CCN: 185049

Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Beaver Dam

Bed Count: 71

Occupancy: 84.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +4%

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-7%

Citations: 9

Citations per Inspection: 3.0

Avg Residents/Day: 53.80

Home Revenue: $7,017,998.00

Payroll Costs: $3,361,771.00

Payroll %: 47.9%

CCN: 185334

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Benton

Bed Count: 96

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Bardstown Heatlh & Rehabilitation

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Bardstown

Bed Count: 100

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

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Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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Inspection History

1 visit/inspection

Latest inspection

2 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Inspection Reports

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Kentucky Homecare Program

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Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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