Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLCCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 125 Sterling Way, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
- CCN
- 185242
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 144
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 125
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Kentucky is 2. CMS lists 1 fine of $13,520 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Kentucky median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 267 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Kentucky median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Mar 2026 | 8 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Mar 2025 | 6 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 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 | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | Fine | $13,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Kentucky median | Kentucky average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.85 | 3.70 | 3.95 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.80 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.65 | 2.36 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.52 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Kentucky median
- 45.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 71.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.1% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.0% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
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Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC (CCN 185242). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/mt-sterling-health-rehab-llc-mount-sterling-ky-185242/
Provenance
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Mar 2025.
- Who operates Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Kentucky as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.