Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
2500 State Route 5 · Ashland, KY · 41102 · 6063241414
137 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $11,154 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 28, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 19, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Fine | $4,394 |
| June 28, 2024 | Fine | $6,760 |
| June 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185449 · certified since July 11, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.