Life Care Center of Morehead
933 North Tolliver Road, Morehead, KY 40351
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Life Care Center of Morehead Compares
Life Care Center of Morehead is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in Morehead, 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 health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.2%) is above the Kentucky average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 97 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.0% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.2% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (140% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — 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 Life Care Center of Morehead
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center of Morehead with other nursing homes in Morehead.
How is Life Care Center of Morehead addressing its health inspections 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 practices help Life Care Center of Morehead keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Life Care Center of Morehead doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 12.2% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Life Care Center of Morehead?
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 Life Care Center of Morehead?
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 Morehead
Morehead sits in Rowan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a lower 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+
- 3,392 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 30.4 years
- Median household income
- $42,754
- Median home value
- $126,900
Demographics for Rowan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Morehead.
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