Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkton, KY has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star staffing and quality ratings and 2-star health inspections. It reports 3.15 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $20,055 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty flag.
Last inspection: July 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $20,055recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1496.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.34
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
2.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.5%17.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.7%11.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%2.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.1%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
39.5%52.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—41.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.9%30%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
7.6%7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.5%9.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%6.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%52%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80%32.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,346 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $4,017 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 7 fines · $30,641 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 12, 2024
8 days
Federal fine
Sep 12, 2024
$5,346
Federal fine
Sep 12, 2024
$4,017
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2023
$2,823
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2023
$2,470
Federal fine
Jul 24, 2023
$5,293
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Occupancy
54.9 residents on an average day (91% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.