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Nursing homes in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, with 247 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.7 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $16K 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 | Rockcastle County | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 267 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.7 | 13.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 7.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $16K | $4.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care | Mount Vernon | 143 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2.8 | — | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center | Brodhead | 104 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 19.2 | $16K | 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 1 |
| F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | 1 |
| F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Signature Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Rockcastle County, Kentucky?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 247 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Rockcastle County have the highest CMS ratings?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care (5 stars), Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do Rockcastle County nursing homes compare with Kentucky?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 9.7 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.