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Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

20 Howards Creek Road, Sandy Hook, KY 4117175 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 72 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is widely praised for its clean environment and compassionate, family-like care, making it a strong candidate for many families. However, given the serious allegations of neglect and poor administrative communication in a minority of reviews, we strongly recommend that you visit during off-hours to observe staff responsiveness and ask specifically how they handle medical concerns and medication administration.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

72 reviews analyzed
Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation receives overwhelming praise for its clean, home-like environment and compassionate, attentive staff who treat residents like family. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, a small number of critical reports allege serious issues regarding medical neglect, poor communication with administration, and inadequate response times to call buttons.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities9.0Meds4.0Memory9.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and attentive nursing staff
  • Consistently clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong sense of community and family-oriented atmosphere
  • Engaging activities for residents

Concerns

  • Slow response to call buttons and patient neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and unavailability of administrative staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Concerns regarding quality of food and medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02020(1)3.72022(3)5.02023(24)4.62024(10)5.02025(32)5.02026(5)

Distribution

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13 reviews posted between Jun 24, 2025Jun 26, 2025 · 13 were 5-star
13 reviews posted between Sep 19, 2023Sep 22, 2023 · 13 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much care you put into responding to feedback from the community; how do you use that feedback to improve the resident experience?
  • 2We love the idea of a family-oriented atmosphere; what kind of engaging activities do you have planned for the residents this month?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that medication is administered accurately and on schedule every day?
  • 4With the facility being so well-maintained and clean, what is your routine for ensuring all common areas stay tidy for the residents?
  • 5How do you ensure that staff members are able to respond quickly to call buttons, especially during busier shifts?
  • 6What is the protocol for communicating important medical updates or changes in care from the administration to the family?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff treated my family member just like their own family. My family member was very happy at Elliott Nursing! Would recommend it to anyone.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My dad was a resident in the memory care unit, and the care he received was exceptional! The staff went above and beyond to make sure his needs were met.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The administrators and staff are the worst. They are on their personal cellphone all the time. The administrators are always unavailable to speak to. Don’t put your love one in this facility.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 72 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.48hrs
64%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.14hrs
77%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
22%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility98.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.7%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Better than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Better than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
15.4%
KY
16.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
80.0%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (3.4)
1 complaint-triggered
$12,844 in fines

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation has 20 deficiencies across three surveys, including one complaint-triggered incident regarding resident protection from abuse and neglect. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems, electrical equipment maintenance, and care planning. A family filed a complaint about resident protection, though all deficiencies show correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses identified problems.

Apr 10, 2025Routine
5
0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0781ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0920ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0806MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Apr 20, 2024Routine
12
0880SevereCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0686ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0712ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0293ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0351ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0914ModerateCorrected

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.

0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0363MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0561MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Apr 20, 2024Complaint
1
0600MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

May 4, 2022Routine
2
0600SevereCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0657SevereCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 20, 2024

$12,844

Payment Denial

Apr 20, 2024

5-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

David Marx

Chain Size

10 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 5 of 10

Ownership & Management

Owners

Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Pruitt, PaulManaging Control - Governing BodyBluegrass Consulting Group LLCManagerHoward Creek Road Snf Realty LLCManagerAlexander, JamesManagerChamberlain, MargaretManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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