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HomeKentuckyLife Care Center of Morehead

Life Care Center of Morehead

933 North Tolliver Road, Morehead, KY 403516067847518
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
97
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $23,590

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 97 certified beds with an average of 86.9 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected May 23, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $23,590 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.28 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.3%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Morehead is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morehead, Kentucky with 97 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. The facility scored below average compared to Kentucky facilities.

Beds
97
Avg Residents/Day
86.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Rowan
Last Inspection
May 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
109.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Mar 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$23,590
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 23, 2025
$23,590

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

Nurse Aide1.90 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.28 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.72 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.3%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual98%Jan 1, 1979
CAMPBELL/PRESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 1979
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 14, 2006
BURROWS, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
HOWELL, MONICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 30, 2016
HURST, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 24, 2013
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2025
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 14, 2006
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Morehead?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of Morehead had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 23, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $23,590 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Morehead?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead provides 3.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 1.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.3%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Morehead have?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead has 97 certified beds with an average of 86.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →