nursing home in Mount Vernon, KY
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456 · (606) 256-2195
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care at a glance
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care is a 143-bed non-profit nursing home in Mount Vernon, Kentucky (Rockcastle County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 7 hours of nursing care per day (2.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 26, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 26.1% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 143
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 25, 1980
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Rockcastle County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185157
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 7.05 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.34 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.03 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.06 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 26.1% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 15.6% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 143 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 114 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.7% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.5% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.2% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 10.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.9% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.4% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 46.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 3% | 19% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.9% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.2% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 69.6% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 76.3% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0927 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2025 |
| August 30, 2018 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 30, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESTES, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/02/2025 |
| SAYLOR, KAREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2025 |
| BASTIN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2014 |
| ESTES, STEPHEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2002 |
| BURDETTE, JEFFREY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2009 |
| LAMBERT, DEBRA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2001 |
| LAMBERT, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1987 |
| TOWERY, BIGE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/1983 |
| ESTES, STEPHEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2002 |
| BURDETTE, JEFFREY Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2009 |
| LAMBERT, DEBRA Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2001 |
| LAMBERT, JOSEPH Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1987 |
| TOWERY, BIGE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/1983 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care's rating?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care and how do I contact it?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care is at 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456. Phone: (606) 256-2195.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.