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Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center

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

853 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330|112 beds|Licensed & Active

3/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.1/5

based on 31 Google reviews

(859) 734-7791 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

While the facility is frequently praised for its therapy and activities programs, the recurring reports of neglect regarding basic hygiene and responsiveness are deeply concerning. If you choose this facility, we strongly recommend frequent, unannounced visits to ensure your loved one's care needs are being met in real-time.

Google Reviews

31 reviews on Google

“Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility's leadership and therapy team, while others report severe neglect and hygiene issues. Critical concerns include reports of bedsores, poor response times for basic hygiene needs, and unprofessional staff behavior. Prospective families should be aware of these significant inconsistencies in care quality.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Strong, proactive therapy department
Engaging activities and social environment
Professional and accessible facility leadership

Concerns

Neglect of basic hygiene and toileting needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Development of bedsores under facility care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Unprofessional or dismissive staff behavior (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Facility cleanliness and sanitation issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 33 analyzed

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 responsive the leadership team is to feedback; how do you involve families in the facility's ongoing improvement plans?
2We've heard great things about your therapy department; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to maintain their mobility?
3What kind of social activities or group outings are planned to keep residents engaged and connected with each other?
4How does the care team ensure that personal hygiene and daily toileting needs are consistently met for every resident?
5What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure skin integrity and prevent the development of bedsores during resident care?
6Could you describe your process for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the resident rooms and common areas?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The therapy team and nursing team worked together well to make sure she received the best care possible.”

Short-term rehab family member · 2017★★★★★

“The urine stench hits you as soon as you walk through the door. The food is unidentifiable, always cold. My mother was left with a wet diaper without anyone looking after her for hours.”

Long-term resident's family · 2023★☆☆☆☆

“The staff here treat these residents like they are family. The activities department is amazing. The bistro has some yummy food.”

Local Guide · 2025★★★★★

Source: 31 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.44hrs

58%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.54hrs

86%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

32%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

33%

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

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility24.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

24.8%

12.1%

16.5%

Mercer

12.2%

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 Facility20.4%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

20.4%

19.5%

29.6%

Mercer

20.8%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.1%

Better than Avg

Here

99.1%

93.4%

94.3%

Mercer

90.3%

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.6%

Better than Avg

Here

7.6%

14.4%

14.7%

Mercer

11.9%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility16.2%

Better than Avg

Here

16.2%

19.4%

Mercer

22.9%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.0%

Better than Avg

Here

10.0%

15.4%

16.4%

Mercer

15.3%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility86.5%

Better than Avg

Here

86.5%

79.7%

83.6%

Mercer

75.3%

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility80.1%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

80.1%

81.8%

83.9%

Mercer

71.2%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

2.9%

1.6%

1.7%

Mercer

1.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies

1penalties

Near state avg (3.4)

1 complaint-triggered

$6,682 in fines

A family filed a complaint in 2025 regarding emergency evacuation planning at this facility. The most recurring issues involve medication labeling (cited three times across different years), fire safety systems, and smoke detection equipment. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated medication management problems and recent complaint suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during their visit.

Feb 26, 2026Routine3 findings

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Nov 17, 2025Complaint1 finding

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Nov 8, 2024Routine7 findings

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Oct 3, 2019Routine1 finding

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 8, 2024

$6,682

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Signature Healthcare

Chain Size

68 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 32 of 70

Ownership & Management

Owners

Shc Ky Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Asbr Holdings LLC