Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation
420 Jett Drive, Jackson, KY 41339
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation Compares
Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jackson, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Kentucky average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (56% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Jackson.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Jackson
Jackson sits in Breathitt County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,152 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $29,538
- Median home value
- $53,000
Demographics for Breathitt County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jackson.
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