Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (4 vs median 2.0)
Bottom 25% in KY · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in DAVID MARX chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While the facility is frequently praised for its rehabilitation services and friendly staff, the severity of the negative reports regarding patient hygiene and neglect is concerning. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit and specifically observe the quality of patient care and staff attentiveness during off-peak hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
38 reviews on Google“Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation receives high praise for its rehabilitation therapy team and generally attentive nursing staff, with many families noting a clean and welcoming environment. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding inadequate patient hygiene, neglect, and understaffing that have led to severe health complications for some residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective rehabilitation therapy team
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Strong communication with families
Concerns
- Inadequate patient hygiene and neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Understaffing and lack of supervision (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Privacy and security issues regarding patient records
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 43 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We noticed how much the owner engages with feedback online; how does the management team use family suggestions to improve daily care?
- 2With the focus on your highly-rated rehab team, how do you coordinate therapy sessions with the nursing staff to ensure a smooth recovery?
- 3How do you ensure that every resident receives consistent, personalized attention for their hygiene and personal care needs throughout the day?
- 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure resident records and personal information remain private and secure?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the process for contacting the physician and notifying our family?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy team there are GREAT and did an exceptional job! That's the only good thing I have to say abo”
“My mom has been a rehab resident at Boyd 3 times and was able to go home stronger and healthier each time.”
“My friend went in there for some rehabilitation that she didn’t get. All she got was sepsis from all the infections she got in there.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation shows concerning patterns with deficiencies across all three surveys, including families filing complaints about resident rights and infection control. The facility has recurring problems with fire safety systems, medication management, and infection prevention that persist across multiple inspections. While all violations have correction dates, the repeated issues with critical safety areas like sprinkler systems and smoke barriers suggest ongoing operational challenges families should investigate during visits.
Nov 21, 2025Routine7
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Oct 25, 2024Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 25, 2024Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Oct 4, 2019Routine11
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
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
for profit
Chain Affiliation
David Marx
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 9 of 10 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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