Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu
Somerset, KY · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 185407) · 12 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 678-3323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SCU has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SCU reports 7.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 5.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.4%.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SCU has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SCU is a small, hospital-based nursing facility in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, certified for 12 beds with an average daily census of 9.5 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and participates in Medicare. It is part of the Lifepoint Health chain, which includes 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure rating is 2 stars. Nurse staffing levels are reported at 7.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 5.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems that receive more frequent inspections. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 27, 1995. Families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or penalty status, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility participates in Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 7.06 hours per resident per day, including 5.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 12 beds with an average daily census of 9.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lifepoint Health chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 27, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6066783323 and verify details 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 6066783323 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185407?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.