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Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

601 Richmond Road, Berea, KY 40403|84 beds|Licensed & Active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.9/5

based on 37 Google reviews

(859) 986-4710 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

While the facility is frequently praised for its cleanliness and some staff members are described as compassionate, there is a concerning pattern of reports regarding patient neglect, fall safety, and dietary errors. We strongly recommend that you visit unannounced, observe the level of assistance provided during meal times, and ask management specifically how they address patient fall prevention and dietary compliance.

Google Reviews

37 reviews on Google

“Berea Health and Rehabilitation receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility's cleanliness and compassionate staff, while others report serious concerns regarding patient neglect and inadequate assistance. Critical reviews highlight issues with dietary management, fall prevention, and slow response times, suggesting that the quality of care may be inconsistent. Families considering this facility should be aware of these significant discrepancies in reported experiences.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Clean, well-maintained facility
Welcoming and friendly front-line staff
Strong administrative leadership noted by some
Compassionate care reported by long-term family members

Concerns

Neglect and lack of patient assistance (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Poor communication and responsiveness from staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Inadequate dietary management and meal assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

Distribution · 40 analyzed

⚡12 reviews posted between Nov 27, 2023 – Nov 30, 2023 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like mobility and hygiene?
2I noticed that communication is a top priority for families; what is the standard process for updating us on changes in care or health status?
3Could you walk me through how the team manages mealtime support for residents who might need extra help or dietary adjustments?
4What specific activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and active throughout the day?
5How does the nursing team coordinate with attending physicians to manage medical care, and what is your protocol for handling urgent health changes?
6I see that the facility is well-maintained; how do you ensure that the high standard of cleanliness is balanced with consistent, hands-on care for each resident?

Personalized based on this facility's data

Key Review Excerpts

“My dad was here for rehab for 3 weeks earlier this year. While there they continuously gave him the wrong diet, he needed gallbladder surgery and could not eat fatty foods yet they would serve him these things even after we told them multiple times.”

Rehab patient's daughter · 2024★☆☆☆☆

“So despite the fact that I've been checking in on my 93 year old dad twice a day since he's been there... they called me tonight to tell me he slid out of bed into the floor. His room is literally three doors down from the nursing desk.”

Long-term resident's daughter · 2025★★☆☆☆

“Cindy Hollis is a Awesome Administrator she deserves a raise.. she came in and really started making some changes for the better been here as a resident for almost 4 years now and the staff had changed through the time here, but they always show compassion to us!”

Long-term resident · 2024★★★★★

Source: 37 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.51hrs

69%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.81hrs

93%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

62%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

90%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility45.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

45.7%

12.1%

16.5%

Madison

18.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility38.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

38.5%

19.5%

29.6%

Madison

24.3%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility24.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

24.7%

15.4%

16.4%

Madison

17.8%

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.2%

Better than Avg

Here

6.2%

14.4%

14.7%

Madison

15.4%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

94.3%

Madison

91.5%

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.4%

Better than Avg

Here

7.4%

15.3%

15.5%

Madison

14.6%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.2%

Better than Avg

Here

99.2%

81.8%

83.9%

Madison

78.3%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility90.3%

Better than Avg

Here

90.3%

79.7%

83.6%

Madison

70.3%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.4%

Better than Avg

Here

1.4%

1.6%

1.7%

Madison

1.7%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies

2penalties

Well below state avg (3.4)

2 complaint-triggered

$16,801 in fines

Clean record — no deficiencies

Families filed complaints that triggered a 2024 survey revealing deficiencies in care planning and respiratory care, both areas that had previously been cited in 2020. The facility shows recurring issues with care planning, resident safety, and building systems across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in critical care areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Jul 27, 2024Complaint2 findings

0655Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0695Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Apr 5, 2024Routine4 findings

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0325Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Oct 23, 2020Routine5 findings

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 27, 2024

$6,500

Fine

Jul 27, 2024

$10,301

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Bluegrass Health Ky

Chain Size

15 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 3 of 15

Ownership & Management

Owners

Grinspan, Eli

Owner

33%

Berkowitz, Cheskel