Vanceburg Hills
58 Eastham Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Vanceburg Hills Compares
Vanceburg Hills is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Vanceburg, 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.8%) is above the Kentucky average of 24.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (43% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Vanceburg Hills
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Vanceburg Hills with other nursing homes in Vanceburg.
How is Vanceburg Hills 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 Vanceburg Hills keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Vanceburg Hills doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 34.8% here versus 24.3% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Vanceburg Hills maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 94 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Vanceburg Hills?
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 Vanceburg Hills?
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 Vanceburg
Vanceburg sits in Lewis 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+
- 2,438 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 42.8 years
- Median household income
- $29,844
- Median home value
- $68,300
Demographics for Lewis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vanceburg.
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