Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
1245 American Greeting Card Road, Corbin, KY 40701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Corbin, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.7%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Corbin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (39% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Corbin.
How is Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center addressing its quality measures 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 is Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.1% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center's rating advantage in Corbin?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Hillcrest 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 Corbin
Corbin sits in Whitley County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% 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+
- 5,692 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $39,258
- Median home value
- $104,200
Demographics for Whitley County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Corbin.
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