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Prestonsburg Health Care Center

147 North Highland Avenue, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Score: 93 / 100

Among nursing homes in Kentucky, Prestonsburg Health Care Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 93 out of 100. It ranks in the 97th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at Prestonsburg Health Care Center is near the national average, with 4.09 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Prestonsburg Health Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.44 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Aug 25, 2022
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0849 Severity D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice serv
    Aug 25, 2022 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Sep 26, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 26, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 26, 2019 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 4.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 93 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
56
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0