Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation
Jackson, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185112) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 666-2456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 68.1 residents, indicating it operates well below full capacity. It has been federally certified since July 19, 1972, and is operated as a for-profit corporation. There is no chain information listed in the CMS data provided, and CMS records no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.35 hours per resident per day, including about 0.97 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Families should consult the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports and detailed survey findings before making a decision. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.97 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 25.0% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 68.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 19, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6066662456 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6066662456 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185112?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.