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Nursing homes in Knox County, Kentucky
Knox County, Kentucky, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 135 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies over three cycles, 14.1 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $87K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Knox County | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 267 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 14.1 | 13.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $87K | $4.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center | Barbourville | 135 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 14.1 | $87K | 28 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
| F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | 1 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Seky Holding Co. (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Knox County, Kentucky?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 135 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Knox County have the highest CMS ratings?
Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center (1 stars)
How do Knox County nursing homes compare with Kentucky?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 14.1 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.