Letcher Manor
73 Piedmont Drive, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Letcher Manor Compares
Letcher Manor is a 142-bed for-profit nursing facility in Whitesburg, 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 lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.3%) is above the Kentucky average of 16.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 142 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (48% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.6% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (29% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Letcher Manor
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Letcher Manor with other nursing homes in Whitesburg.
How is Letcher Manor 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 is Letcher Manor doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.3% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Letcher Manor doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.6% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Letcher Manor?
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 Letcher Manor?
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 Whitesburg
Whitesburg sits in Letcher County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% 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+
- 4,194 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 42.6 years
- Median household income
- $33,181
- Median home value
- $54,700
Demographics for Letcher County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Whitesburg.
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