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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

20 Howards Creek Road, Sandy Hook, KY 41171

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 75-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Sandy Hook, KY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #90 of 265 rated homes in KY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#90 of 265
In-state rank among rated KY homes
3.21
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
11
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 75-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Sandy Hook, KY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #90 of 265 rated homes in KY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#90 of 265
In-state rank among rated KY homes
3.21
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
11
Inspection findings · 3 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 267 KY nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
185415
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
75
Residents
70
In Hospital
No
County
Elliott
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.21 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.50 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.78
CNA Hours
1.92
Total Nursing Hours
3.21 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
48.3%
RN Turnover
12.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation ranks #90 of 265 rated nursing homes in KY on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation operates 75 certified beds in Sandy Hook, KY with approximately 70 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $13K. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.21 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.50 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 48.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 9, 2026 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2026 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 10, 2025 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 10, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 20, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 20, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 20, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 20, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 20, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 10, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 35.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 80.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $13K

Date Type Amount
Apr 20, 2024 Fine $13K
Apr 20, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The KY registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View KY registry
  • Peer homes near 75 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in KY. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation rank among nursing homes in KY?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation ranks 90th among 265 rated nursing homes in KY (#90 of 265). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation reports 3.21 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.50 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
How many beds does Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation has 75 certified beds with approximately 70 residents. The facility is located at 20 Howards Creek Road, Sandy Hook, KY 41171.
Does Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation has received 1 penalties totaling $13K.
Who owns Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation was on Apr 9, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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