Letcher Manor
73 Piedmont Drive · Whitesburg, KY · 41858 · 6066331434
142 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Bluegrass Health Ky
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 28, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 28, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 28, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 28, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185200 · certified since October 2, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.