Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Operated under Lynn Watts’ ownership, Prestonsburg Health Care Center is an SNF on North Highland Avenue in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. It is newly established, having opened roughly one year ago, and serves Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents seeking short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care. It’s a smaller community with 56 beds, currently at 82 percent occupancy, creating a modest setting where staff-to-resident ratios tend to be more intimate than larger facilities.
Prestonsburg Health Care Center is built around rehabilitation and acute nursing care. Total daily nursing support averages 3 hours 21 minutes per resident, which includes registered nurse time, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides. The home offers short-term rehabilitation following surgery or hospitalization, respite care for temporary stays, and a doctor on staff available to occupants. It also provides specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, reflecting a dedication to memory-care needs. The typical resident stay is around 108 days, suggesting a turnover of people moving through post-acute rehabilitation or those transitioning to other settings over time. Everyday medical support is boosted by an on-site 24-hour pharmacy, dental and optometry services, and on-site podiatry, which can reduce the logistical burden of coordinating outside appointments. The car-dependent neighborhood has limited walkable options nearby, so residents and visiting families will want to plan for transportation. Amenities include a beauty shop, multi-denominational religious services led by a full-time chaplain, complimentary transportation for physician appointments, satellite television in every room, facility-wide Wi-Fi, and a volunteer program. Such supports aim to sustain daily comfort and connection.
State inspections have consistently found Prestonsburg Health Care Center complying with infection control practices and regulatory standards, with no deficiencies documented. During the recent review, a complaint investigated was found to be unsubstantiated with no violations cited.
Prestonsburg Health Care Center is administered by Lynn Watts.
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
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky nursing home (4 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 33% better |
State average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2022
State average 13.5
State average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1.1
State average: 0.6
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
65 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 10,840 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,589 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 1 | 13 | 2,340 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,584 | 66 | 72% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 678 | 53 | 58% | 9.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 622 | 68 | 74% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 541 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 62 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 430 | 68 | 74% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 353 | 66 | 72% | 5.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 26 | 28% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16 | 17% | 1.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1% | 5.5 |
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.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% 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 Prestonsburg Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Prestonsburg's city center to Prestonsburg Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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62
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$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.0M
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43.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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| Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility | NH SNF | Maysville | 130
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88.5%
KY AVG
84.3
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3.07
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$65.4k
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13.5
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4.0
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4.4
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55
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55
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41
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$10.5M
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$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.0M
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45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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143
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82
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82.5%
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KY AVG
84.3
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#122 / 168 | -2% | 2.36
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2.36
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3.75
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$0
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$65.4k
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4
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13.5
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2.0
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4.4
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49
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49
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41
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| Prestonsburg Health Care Center | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Prestonsburg | 56
Facility
56
KY AVG
82
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82.1%
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82.1%
KY AVG
84.3
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#123 / 168 | -3% | 3.35
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3.35
KY AVG
3.75
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#74 / 189 | +53% | -11% | $0
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$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
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#1 / 195 | 4
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4
KY AVG
13.5
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#10 / 191 | 2.0
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2.0
KY AVG
4.4
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#16 / 191 | - | 46 | - |
7
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7
KY AVG
41
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#382 / 423 | Lynn Watts | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#168 / 192 | $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
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#179 / 192 | 35%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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35%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
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#135 / 192 | 185304 |
Prestonsburg Health Care Center is legally operated by LP Prestonsburg, LLC, and administered by Lynn Watts.
Prestonsburg Health Care Center has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to KY state health department records, Prestonsburg Health Care Center's license number is 100126.
Prestonsburg Health Care Center's occupancy is 82%.
Prestonsburg Health Care Center has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Prestonsburg Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Prestonsburg Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in KY.
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