Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Compares
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care is a 143-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mount Vernon, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.9%) is above the Kentucky average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 143 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (49% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (88% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.9% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (94% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care with other nursing homes in Mount Vernon.
What keeps Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.4% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?
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 Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?
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 Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon sits in Rockcastle County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% 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+
- 3,068 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 42.6 years
- Median household income
- $38,744
- Median home value
- $88,500
Demographics for Rockcastle County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mount Vernon.
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