nursing home in Prestonsburg, KY
Prestonsburg Health Care Center
147 North Highland Avenue, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 · (606) 886-2378
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- 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
Prestonsburg Health Care Center at a glance
Prestonsburg Health Care Center is a 56-bed for-profit nursing home in Prestonsburg, Kentucky (Floyd County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 7, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.2% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 56
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Signature Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Floyd County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185304
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) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 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) | 4.00 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.05 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.40 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.59 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.2% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 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) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 1 | 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 | 56 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 50 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.8% | 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) | 2.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.6% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.4% | 14% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.6% | 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) | 22.7% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.5% | 19% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 99.4% | 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) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.2% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2022 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 26, 2022 |
| August 26, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 26, 2022 |
| August 26, 2022 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 September 3, 2022 |
| September 27, 2019 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 15, 2019 |
| September 27, 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 October 15, 2019 |
| September 27, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 15, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LP O HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/2007 |
| AGEMO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2007 |
| JJLA LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2007 |
| LPSNF II LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2007 |
| STEIER III, ELMER Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2007 |
| WHEATEN LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2007 |
| HARRISON, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2007 |
| WATTS, LYNN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/1986 |
| WATTS, LYNN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/02/1986 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Prestonsburg Health Care Center's rating?
Prestonsburg Health Care Center 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 Prestonsburg Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Prestonsburg Health Care Center 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 Prestonsburg Health Care Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Signature Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Prestonsburg Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Prestonsburg Health Care Center is at 147 North Highland Avenue, Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Phone: (606) 886-2378.
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.