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Life Care Center of Morehead Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Morehead, Kentucky)

933 North Tolliver Road, Morehead, Kentucky 40351

Phone: 6067847518

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
97
Avg Residents/Day
88.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Rowan
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Citation
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityKentucky AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.860.80+0.06
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.553.99-0.45
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover41.0%45.4%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-19Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-05-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

11 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-19Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-03-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$15,334
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-05-23Fine$15,334-
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