Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation
945 West Russell Street, Elkhorn City, KY 41522
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation Compares
Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation is a 106-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.8%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 106 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (104% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.6% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (59% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Elkhorn City.
How is Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation addressing its staffing levels 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 Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.8% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 106 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Elkhorn Health & 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 Elkhorn Health & 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 Elkhorn City
Elkhorn City sits in Pike County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% 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+
- 10,861 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $34,700
- Median home value
- $82,700
Demographics for Pike County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elkhorn City.
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