nursing home in Monticello, KY
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
1901 West Highway 90, Monticello, KY 42633 · (606) 348-6034
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a 59-bed for-profit nursing home in Monticello, Kentucky (Wayne County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 15, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $13,426.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.4% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 59
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Wayne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185298
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) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 3.38 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.37 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.08 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.96 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 81.5 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Average |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,426 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 59 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 56 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.9% | 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) | 8.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.8% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.3% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 13.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 41.7% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 4.2% | 19% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.2% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Average |
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% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 76.6% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 15, 2026 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| December 13, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| December 13, 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| December 13, 2024 Complaint | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| December 13, 2024 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 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 October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 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 October 23, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 6, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| November 15, 2019 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 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 December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 Standard | 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 December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 15, 2019 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $13,426 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | Fine | $5,020 |
| December 13, 2024 | Fine | $5,019 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONTICELLO KY OPCO HOLDCO LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2024 |
| VUJANOVIC, CLAIRE Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 08/01/2024 |
| COGAR, SAMANTHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| FAUGHN, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| GROOMS, BARBARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| METCALF, JESSICA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| COGAR, SAMANTHA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| GROOMS, BARBARA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| METCALF, JESSICA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 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 Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 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 Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is at 1901 West Highway 90, Monticello, KY 42633. Phone: (606) 348-6034.
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.