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Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional and kind rehabilitation team. Still worth an in-person visit.

945 West Russell Street, Elkhorn City, KY 41522106 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 16 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for those seeking post-surgical rehabilitation, as the staff excels at coordinating the transition back to home care. The high level of kindness and the clean, active environment provide great peace of mind for long-term placement.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

16 reviews on Google
Families can expect a highly professional rehabilitation and nursing team that focuses on compassionate, personalized care and successful transitions to home health. The facility is noted for being clean, inviting, and providing a variety of engaging activities for residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Professional and kind rehabilitation team
  • Clean and inviting environment
  • Excellent post-surgery recovery support
  • Comprehensive discharge planning and home health coordination

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 16 analyzed

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11 reviews posted between Apr 6, 2026Apr 11, 2026 · 11 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a high health inspection rating, how do you ensure that the highest standards of clinical care are maintained during every shift?
  • 2We noticed how much you value feedback from your community; how does the facility use resident and family input to improve daily operations?
  • 3What specific steps is the facility taking to increase the number of caregivers available for our loved one during the day and overnight?
  • 4Could you walk us through what a typical afternoon looks like in terms of social activities and engagement for the residents?
  • 5In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency after hours, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6How do the staff members build personal connections with the 106 residents to make the facility feel like a true home?

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Key Review Excerpts

They took excellent care of my family member who was recovering from surgery. Nursing and therapy helped him return home and resume his hobbies and he’s happy! At discharge they helped set up home health and made sure we had some equipment he would need to be home alone.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

The staff and rehabilitation team care for each resident with professionalism and kindness. The residents are happy in the facility and take advantage of all the activities provided. It’s a clean and inviting facility with a lot of heart.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

Hi guys this Healthcare facility offers the best service for the patient,I appreciate itas and afeican woman❤️❤️

Patient/Family member · 2026★★★★★
Source: 16 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
65%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.98hrs
73%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
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

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility49.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
49.3%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Pike
5.6%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
19.4%
KY
19.4%
Pike
22.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.6%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Pike
28.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Better than Avg
Here
8.1%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Pike
16.3%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.5%
Better than Avg
Here
8.5%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Pike
14.1%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Pike
94.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Pike
85.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Pike
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (3.4)
Clean record — no deficiencies

Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation has 9 deficiencies across two surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, suggesting families haven't filed federal reports. The main concerns involve fire safety systems (sprinklers, smoke doors, electrical equipment) and care planning processes. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, indicating responsiveness to identified problems.

Apr 9, 2025Routine
5
0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Mar 11, 2020Routine
4
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Lyon Healthcare

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.7/5 · Rank 1 of 14 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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