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South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation

South Shore, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185282) · 60 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.01★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 932-3127 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.

South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
South Shore Nursing A… South Shore Nursing A…: 4★ 4★ KY average KY average: 3.01★ 3.01★ David Marx chain avg David Marx chain avg: 2.9★ 2.9★

About this facility

South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Shore, Greenup County, Kentucky, first approved for certification on July 21, 1991. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 53.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the David Marx chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, South Shore holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.578 hours per resident per day, including 0.754 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, meaning no federal fines are on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS data. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, a turnover rate of 52.5%, and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 53.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the David Marx chain, which has 10 facilities averaging a 2.9 star CMS rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for certification on July 21, 1991.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 2 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6069323127 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 6069323127 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 view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185282?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.