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HomeKentuckyLife Care Center of Morehead

Life Care Center of Morehead

933 North Tolliver Road, Morehead, KY 403516067847518WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(22 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
97
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,334

How Life Care Center of Morehead 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
2/5
KY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
KY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
KY average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.48 hrs/day
KY average
3.93 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.82 hrs/day
KY average
0.78 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
38.7%
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 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.48 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.93.
Staff turnover is 38.7%, 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected May 23, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 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
Rowan County 65+
3,427
14.0% of county
County Population
24,551
Rowan County

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

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Life Care Center of Morehead is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morehead, Kentucky with 97 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
97
Avg Residents/Day
88
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Rowan
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
40.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

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 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: 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: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 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: 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 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 19, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
Total Fines
$15,334
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 23, 2025
$15,334

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

Nurse Aide2.07 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.48 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.02 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.7%
RN Turnover
26.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1986
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 1986
HOWELL, MONICAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 30, 2016
HURST, WILLIAMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 24, 2013
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
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
CAMPBELL/PRESTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 10, 2003
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 13, 2025
BURROWS, CRAIGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025
HURST, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 13, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2003

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Morehead and nearby alternatives.

All Kentucky facilities
Life Care Center of Morehead
Morehead, KYCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $15,334
Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
Owingsville, KY17.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation
Sandy Hook, KY18.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,844
West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation
West Liberty, KY20.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Menifee Meadows Nursing & Rehab LLC
Frenchburg, KY21.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Pioneer Trace Group LLC
Flemingsburg, KY24.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $27,493
Vanceburg Hills
Vanceburg, KY27.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $10,527
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Morehead
Morehead, KY · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$15,334
Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
Owingsville, KY
17.8 mi2/51/51/5None recorded
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation
Sandy Hook, KY
18.1 mi4/54/52/5$12,844
West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation
West Liberty, KY
20.4 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Menifee Meadows Nursing & Rehab LLC
Frenchburg, KY
21.5 mi2/53/53/5None recorded
Pioneer Trace Group LLC
Flemingsburg, KY
24.0 mi1/51/52/5$27,493
Vanceburg Hills
Vanceburg, KY
27.8 mi3/53/52/5$10,527

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 Life Care Center of Morehead?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Morehead 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). Life Care Center of Morehead participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Morehead had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $15,334.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Morehead?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead provides 3.48 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 2.07 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.7%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Morehead have?▾
Life Care Center of Morehead has 97 certified beds with an average of 88 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Morehead?▾
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 Life Care Center of Morehead?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Morehead has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →