Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation
250 McDavid Boulevard, Grayson, KY 41143
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Grayson, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.5%) is below the Kentucky average of 16.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.5% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse 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 Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Grayson.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Carter Nursing and 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 Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.5% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Grayson
Grayson sits in Carter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 5,036 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $39,492
- Median home value
- $109,500
Demographics for Carter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grayson.
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