Sunrise Manor Nursing Home
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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)
- 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
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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)
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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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.”
“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”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total 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
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2025Routine2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Apr 14, 2022Routine7
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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, 2019Routine15
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Signature Healthcare
71 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 60 of 70 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Distinct Group Holdings, LLC
Owner · Organization
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
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