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HomeKentuckyLaurel Heights Home for the Elderly

Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly

208 West 12th Street, London, KY 407416068644155WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(73 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
160
certified

How Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly 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
5/5
KY average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
KY average
3.0/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
KY average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.10 hrs/day
KY average
3.93 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.01 hrs/day
KY average
0.78 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
32.1%
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 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Reported RN time is 1.01 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.78.
Staff turnover is 32.1%, 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
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 5, 2020
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

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
Laurel County 65+
10,463
16.8% of county
County Population
62,442
Laurel County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in London, Kentucky with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
152.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Laurel
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
5.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

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 5, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 5, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jan 10, 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: Jan 10, 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: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.45 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.10 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.74 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.1%
RN Turnover
19.4%
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 (30)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BLAIR, VICKICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
BOWLING, ROYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 14, 1978
CUNNAGIN, ELMERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 12, 1981
DUNAWAY, BRIDGETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
GARLAND, SHARONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 10, 2018
HENSLEY, JEANNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
HOUCHENS, TOMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 29, 1978
KING, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 10, 2018
KUHL, HARVEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 4, 1990
MCCOWAN, CARRIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 30, 2009
WESTERFIELD, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 9, 2012
YOUNG, KATHEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 3, 1996
BOWLING, ROYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 14, 1978
HOUCHENS, TOMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 29, 1978
KING, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 10, 2018
YOUNG, KATHEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 16, 1996
BLAIR, VICKITRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
BOWLING, ROYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 14, 1978
CUNNAGIN, ELMERTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 12, 1981
DUNAWAY, BRIDGETTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
GARLAND, SHARONTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2018
HENSLEY, JEANNIETRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2023
HOUCHENS, TOMTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 29, 1978
KING, ROBERTTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2018
KUHL, HARVEYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 4, 1990
MCCOWAN, CARRIETRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 30, 2009
WESTERFIELD, DAVIDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 9, 2012
MILLER, JONATHANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2006
MORRIS, NANCYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 25, 2025
YOUNG, KATHEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 16, 1996

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly and nearby alternatives.

All Kentucky facilities
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly
London, KYCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Corbin, KY10.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Christian Health Center Corbin
Corbin, KY12.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $181,590
Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and We
Annville, KY14.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Corbin, KY15.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center
Corbin, KY15.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $15,593
Landmark of Laurel Creek Rehabilitation and Nursin
Manchester, KY19.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly
London, KY · Current facility
—5/55/54/5None recorded
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Corbin, KY
10.7 mi3/54/54/5None recorded
Christian Health Center Corbin
Corbin, KY
12.1 mi1/51/54/5$181,590
Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and We
Annville, KY
14.8 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
The Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Corbin, KY
15.0 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center
Corbin, KY
15.1 mi1/52/54/5$15,593
Landmark of Laurel Creek Rehabilitation and Nursin
Manchester, KY
19.0 mi3/53/52/5None 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 Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly?▾
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly 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). Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly had any health inspection violations?▾
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly?▾
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly provides 4.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.45 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.1%.
How many beds does Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly have?▾
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly has 160 certified beds with an average of 152.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kentucky. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly?▾
On Google Maps, Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 73 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.