Life Care Center of Morehead

933 North Tolliver Road
Morehead KY 40351
Phone: 6067847518

For profit - Individual

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Kentucky average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Morehead average: level with the average (2.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds97
Average residents per day88.0
Occupancy91%
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyRowan
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1979-02-01
CMS certification number (CCN)185155
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle2

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.70
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.48
Registered nurse turnover26.7%
Total nursing staff turnover38.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$15,334
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $15,334 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Life Care Center of Morehead

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Life Care Center of Morehead highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Morehead have?

CMS certifies 97 beds; the facility reports an average of 88.0 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does Life Care Center of Morehead have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $15,334 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Life Care Center of Morehead been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.