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Total health inspections
2
Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Dec 2019
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Life Care Center of Morehead
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Morehead
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Morehead is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Morehead, KY. It offers a range of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation programs. The center is situated near St. Claire Regional Medical Center, making it a convenient choice for those in need of post-operative recovery.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
97
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
59
Occupancy rate
87.8%
Residents per day (avg)
59
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$8.8M
Profit
$789.9K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$8,834,729.00
Profit
$789,874.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.0M
97-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
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)
License Date
February 1, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
100376
CMS Certification Number:
185320
County:
ROWAN
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Morehead is administrated by WILLIAM HURST.
Owner name:
CAMPBELL/PRESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
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.
Latest inspection
Date:July 22, 2025
Type:Re Inspection
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
Life Care Center of Morehead
-17%
-1%
+15%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 40351
68
No
ATKINS, GINGER
93.7%
$8,830,001.00
$3,512,306.00
39.8%
59.40
3.7190
-
9
-17%-1%+15%
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation
-36%
-14%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 42141
94
No
HERBSTMAN, MOSHE
82.7%
$8,631,885.00
$2,825,267.00
32.7%
88.30
3.2236
1
11
-36%-14%+2%
Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-49%
-62%
-24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 42206
66
No
BOLSTER, NANCY
62.0%
$4,023,909.00
$1,805,984.00
44.9%
49.60
1.4392
-
13
-49%-62%-24%
Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc
-7%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 42320
71
No
-
84.3%
$7,017,998.00
$3,361,771.00
47.9%
53.80
-
-
9
-7%
-
+4%
Bardstown Heatlh & Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 40004
100
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Morehead
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KY 40351
Bed Count:
68
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ATKINS, GINGER
CCN:
185320
Occupancy:
93.7%
Home Revenue:
$8,830,001.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,512,306.00
Payroll %:
39.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
59.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7190
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KY 42141
Bed Count:
94
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HERBSTMAN, MOSHE
CCN:
185229
Occupancy:
82.7%
Home Revenue:
$8,631,885.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,825,267.00
Payroll %:
32.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
88.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2236
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
11
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KY 42206
Bed Count:
66
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BOLSTER, NANCY
CCN:
185049
Occupancy:
62.0%
Home Revenue:
$4,023,909.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,805,984.00
Payroll %:
44.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
1.4392
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
-49%
-49%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-62%
-62%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KY 42320
Bed Count:
71
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
185334
Occupancy:
84.3%
Home Revenue:
$7,017,998.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,361,771.00
Payroll %:
47.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.80
Overall Rating:
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
93
Total Staff
84
Employees
9
Contractors
25,640
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 9.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 9.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 9.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
60 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
134 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 12,736 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,285 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,625 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,160 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 975 | 74 | 81% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 881 | 67 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 500 | 61 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 499 | 62 | 68% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 61 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 57 | 63% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 61 | 67% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 301 | 38 | 42% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 239 | 45 | 49% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 83 | 12 | 13% | 6.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 9% | 2.2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
9
Citations per inspection
4.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
9 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Dec 18, 2019
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Dec 18, 2019
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Dec 18, 2019
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Sep 27, 2018
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Center of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
57
Total Residents
Medicare
7
(12.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
40
(70.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
10
(17.5%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
26% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
19% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 18.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
25% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.0%
39% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 19.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.7%
6% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 20.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
61% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 3.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
66% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 5.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
74% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
7% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 6.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
76% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 14.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
76% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 15.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 93.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 96.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.3%
9% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.0%
11% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Morehead based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.8%
↑ 5.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$789,874
↑ ~$641K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,279,663
↑ ~$281K vs 2022
Profit Margin
9.0%
↑ 7.1pp vs 2022
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