nursing home in Mount Sterling, KY
Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC
125 Sterling Way, Mount Sterling, KY 40353 · (859) 498-3343
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC at a glance
Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC is a 144-bed for-profit nursing home in Mount Sterling, Kentucky (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 6, 2026) found 8 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,788.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 144
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Bao Opco Holdings
- Medicare-certified since
- December 27, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185242
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.85 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.34 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 71.4% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 8 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 57 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,788 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 144 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 125 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 86.9% | 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) | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.9% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25.2% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 9.8% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 32.7% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.4% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 22 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0900 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| November 14, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 11, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,788 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/08/2025 |
| SMITHEY, ASHLEY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, BRYON Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 75% | 12/08/2025 |
| GABLEST PROPCO LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| AGTL HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| BA PROPCO HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| BARSKY PROPCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| DEITCH, LYLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| DEROSSETT, BARRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| GABLEST PROPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| GABLEST PROPCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| KING, BRIGITTE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| LONG, ADAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| QUINN, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| RISE SNF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| SMITHEY, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, BARBARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, BRYON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, GRADY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, STEVEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| SMITHEY, ASHLEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, BRYON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| BAK OPCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| DEROSSETT, BARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| KING, BRIGITTE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| RISE SNF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| SMITHEY, ASHLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
| WOMACK, BRYON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC's rating?
Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC 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 Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Bao Opco Holdings. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC and how do I contact it?
Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC is at 125 Sterling Way, Mount Sterling, KY 40353. Phone: (859) 498-3343.
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.