Life Care Center Of Morehead
Morehead, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185155) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,334
Phone: (606) 784-7518 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Morehead in Morehead, KY has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Morehead reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7 percent.
Life Care Center Of Morehead has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,334.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Morehead is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. First approved in 1979, it is certified for 97 beds and reports an average of 88 residents. The facility is owned under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 3.48 per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,334.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available records, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is built from data published on CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
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 an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is 38.7 percent.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,334.00 and no payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 97 beds and reports an average of 88 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, individual ownership structure and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at (606) 784-7518 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (606) 784-7518 to arrange a tour and verify details.
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/185155?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.