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Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation
20 Howards Creek Road, Sandy Hook, KY 41171
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 75 beds, Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation serves Sandy Hook in Elliott County, Kentucky and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Kentucky median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 2, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $13K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Elliott Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.7 | 14.7 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 48.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,844 | $12,844 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 267 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kentucky average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 10 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×6 E ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 20 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | — | 5 days |
| 20 Apr 2024 | Fine | $12,844 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.3%, RNs 12.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.6% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.3% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 10 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/30/2019 |
| Bluegrass Consulting Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Howard Creek Road SNF Realty LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Bluegrass Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2025 |
| Howard Creek Road SNF Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Howard Creek Road SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Kentucky SNF Realty Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Mdg Real Estate Global Limited | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation Holdings LLC, Bluegrass Consulting Group LLC and Howard Creek Road SNF Realty LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.