Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center
200 Medical Center Drive, Harlan, KY 40831
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 143-bed for-profit nursing facility in Harlan, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.1%) is above the Kentucky average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 143 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.2% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.1% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (78% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 40.5% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (67% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Harlan.
How is Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center 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 is Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.2% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.1% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center?
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 Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center?
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 Harlan
Harlan sits in Harlan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% 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+
- 4,827 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $28,261
- Median home value
- $64,100
Demographics for Harlan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Harlan.
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