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Sunrise Manor Nursing Home

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

717 North Lincoln Boulevard, Hodgenville, KY 42748137 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 60 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

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)
  • Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 2.0)
  • High staff turnover (50%)

Bottom 25% in KY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE chain · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy and rehab outcomes, making it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, families should be vigilant regarding long-term care, specifically monitoring medication administration and ensuring consistent communication with nursing staff, as several reviewers reported concerns in these areas.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

60 reviews analyzed
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the therapy team and compassionate nursing staff, while others report serious concerns regarding neglect, medication management, and poor communication. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between positive experiences during short-term rehab and reports of systemic issues in long-term care.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff7.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong administrative leadership and advocacy

Concerns

  • Medication management errors and lack of transparency (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Neglect and poor monitoring of fall risks (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and limited dining options (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Staff turnover and lack of compassion from specific personnel (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution

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12

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 management is to feedback; how does the leadership team work with families to address any new concerns that arise?
  • 2We've heard great things about the physical and occupational therapy here, so could you tell us more about how those programs are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
  • 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and that there is clear communication with the family regarding any changes?
  • 4With the focus on resident safety, what specific steps does the nursing staff take to monitor and prevent falls for those at higher risk?
  • 5Could you describe the current dining program and how you are working to expand the variety of meal options for the residents?
  • 6How does the staff handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The therapy team was amazing, I could have asked for any better! They are very good at what they do, they had me up and Walking in 2 days.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

I walked into Sunrise Manor and knew within 5 minutes everything I needed to know to feel comfortable with her being there. The Administration, PT/OT, Nurses, Aids and housekeeping are all providing competent and c

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

Had a bad experience with them losing our loves ones clothes, changing meds around and not informing us, wasn't helping them to eat until we said something about it, and in the end didn't return any money left in his account.

Long-term resident's family · 2021☆☆☆☆
Source: 60 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.83hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.50hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.0%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.7%
Better than Avg
Here
15.7%
US
19.4%
KY
19.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.7%
Better than Avg
Here
96.7%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.1%
US
5.3%
KY
6.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.9%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.8%
US
15.4%
KY
16.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.9%
Better than Avg
Here
92.9%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.1%
Better than Avg
Here
88.1%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
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

7deficiencies
Well above state avg (3.4)

Sunrise Manor has a pattern of deficiencies across multiple care areas, with all violations reportedly corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involve care planning and resident assessments, administration and oversight, and medication management. Problems span three surveys from 2017-2022, suggesting ongoing challenges with fundamental operations, though no complaints triggered investigations. Families should inquire about current quality measures and recent improvements during visits.

Dec 12, 2025Routine
2
0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0900MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

Apr 14, 2022Routine
7
0835SevereCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0837SevereCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

0867SevereCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0656SevereCorrected

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.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0655MinorCorrected

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

Jan 24, 2019Routine
15
0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0361ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

0363ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0550ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0553ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0725ModerateCorrected

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.

0755ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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.

0225MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0584MinorCorrected

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.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0693MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sunrise Manor Nursing Home

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Signature Healthcare

Chain Size

71 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 60 of 70 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Distinct Group Holdings, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Jjla LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Lpsnf LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Wheaten LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Steier III, Elmer

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Durbin, AmyW-2 Managing EmployeeHarrison, JohnOfficer / DirectorSteier III, ElmerOfficer / DirectorSignature Healthcare LLCManagerSteier III, ElmerManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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