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Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation

Monticello, KY · Medicare-certified · 59 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Monticello, KY has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. It has a recent federal penalty, $10,039 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.3799 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: December 13, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $10,039recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3799.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.37
Licensed practical nurses
0.93
Nurse aides
2.08
Weekend nursing
2.96

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

17.5%8.1%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

7.1%5.5%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

14.6%6.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

28.3%1.9%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

19.6%4.5%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

14.6%10.1%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

40.7%42.3%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

3.7%7.6%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

86.2%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

89.3%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

76.6%

What the inspectors found

The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J

The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J

The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $5,020 was recorded.

  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $5,019 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $13,426 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Dec 13, 2024

    $5,020
  • Federal fine

    Dec 13, 2024

    $5,019
  • Federal fine

    Jan 22, 2024

    $3,387

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2024

Now operated by Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation, previously Hicks Golden Years Nursing Home.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · 84 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
56 residents on an average day (95% of 59 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.