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Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care

145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 404566062562195
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
143
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 143 certified beds with an average of 115.5 residents per day (81% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Mar 26, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 6.71 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 30.5%

Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mount Vernon, Kentucky with 143 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. The facility scored above average compared to Kentucky facilities.

Beds
143
Avg Residents/Day
115.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jan 25, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Rockcastle
Last Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
9.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (4)

F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 30, 2018Corrected: 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 Aide2.74 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.61 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN2.36 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing6.71 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total5.77 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.5%
RN Turnover
23.6%
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 (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ESTES, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2002
BASTIN, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 27, 2014
ESTES, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?▾
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 26, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?▾
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care provides 6.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 2.36 RN hours, 1.61 LPN hours, and 2.74 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.5%.
How many beds does Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care have?▾
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has 143 certified beds with an average of 115.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.