Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 41102
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How Kingsbrook Lifecare Center Compares
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center is a 137-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Ashland, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.5%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 137 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ashland, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.9% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (44% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — better 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 Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kingsbrook Lifecare Center with other nursing homes in Ashland.
What keeps Kingsbrook Lifecare Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Kingsbrook Lifecare Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Kingsbrook Lifecare Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.2% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Kingsbrook Lifecare Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 137 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Kingsbrook Lifecare Center's rating advantage in Ashland?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Ashland
Ashland sits in Boyd County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,197 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $51,019
- Median home value
- $110,000
Demographics for Boyd County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ashland.
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