Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center
21040 US Highway 421 South, Hyden, KY 41749
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hyden, 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 quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.5%) is above the Kentucky average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.5% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (87% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — 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 Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Hyden.
How is Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center addressing its quality measures 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 Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.3% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 94 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hyden 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 Hyden 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 Hyden
Hyden sits in Leslie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% 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+
- 1,802 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $36,038
- Median home value
- $69,000
Demographics for Leslie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hyden.
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