South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
405 SM Roberson Drive, South Shore, KY 41175
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares
South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in South Shore, 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 health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.8%) is below the Kentucky average of 16.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.8% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (40% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — about the same as the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — 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 South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in South Shore.
How is South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 practices help South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.8% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.1% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation?
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 South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation?
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 South Shore
South Shore sits in Greenup County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% 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+
- 7,369 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 43.5 years
- Median household income
- $52,337
- Median home value
- $114,900
Demographics for Greenup County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Shore.
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