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HomeKentuckyKingsbrook Lifecare Center

Kingsbrook Lifecare Center

2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 411026063241414
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
137
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $11,154

How Kingsbrook Lifecare Center Compares in Kentucky

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
KY average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
KY average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
KY average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.01 hrs/day
KY average
3.93 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.94 hrs/day
KY average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
24.6%
KY average
46.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.01 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.93.
Reported RN time is 0.94 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.
Staff turnover is 24.6%, lower than the Kentucky average of 46.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 5, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Kentucky median
Private Room
$9,277/mo
Kentucky median
Boyd County 65+
9,619
19.9% of county
County Population
48,242
Boyd County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Kingsbrook Lifecare Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ashland, Kentucky with 137 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
137
Avg Residents/Day
129.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 11, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Boyd
Last Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$11,154
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJun 28, 2024
$4,394
FineJun 28, 2024
$6,760
Payment DenialJun 28, 2024
7 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.96 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.11 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.01 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.46 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.6%
RN Turnover
9.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ASHLAND HOSPITAL CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2022
BEYOND BLUE CORPORATIONINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2021
ROYAL BLUE HEALTH, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2022
ADDINGTON, STEPHENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
BIRDWHISTELL, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
BURNETTE, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2010
CLIFTON, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
COLLINS, CRAIGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
COX, PENNYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
DIPAOLA, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
DUGAS, GINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
JONES, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 3, 2010
MONDAY, ERICCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2021
STEWART, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
STEWART, LAURIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2026
CLIFTON, STEVENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
MARKS, SARACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
MARKS, SARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2022
BLANKENSHIP, JANEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Kingsbrook Lifecare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Kentucky facilities
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Ashland, KYCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $11,154
Woodland Oaks
Ashland, KY3.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ashland, KY5.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakmont Manor
Flatwoods, KY5.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation
Wurtland, KY8.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $69,908
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation
Grayson, KY14.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $105,165
South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
South Shore, KY23.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Ashland, KY · Current facility
—4/53/55/5$11,154
Woodland Oaks
Ashland, KY
3.5 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ashland, KY
5.0 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Oakmont Manor
Flatwoods, KY
5.8 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation
Wurtland, KY
8.3 mi1/51/51/5$69,908
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation
Grayson, KY
14.4 mi1/51/51/5$105,165
South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
South Shore, KY
23.4 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Kingsbrook Lifecare Center?▾
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Kingsbrook Lifecare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kentucky is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,277/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Kingsbrook Lifecare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Kingsbrook Lifecare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $11,154.
What are the staffing levels at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center?▾
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center provides 5.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours, 1.11 LPN hours, and 2.96 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.6%.
How many beds does Kingsbrook Lifecare Center have?▾
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center has 137 certified beds with an average of 129.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Kingsbrook Lifecare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kentucky, including 2 in Ashland. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.