Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care

Nursing Home · Mount Vernon, KY

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number185157

Contact & location

145 Newcomb Avenue
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Rockcastle County
Phone
(606) 256-2195
ZIP code
40456 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
143
Residents per day
113.9 (80% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Rockcastle County Hospital, INC.
Medicare certified since
January 25, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
7.05 (state 3.95 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
2.34 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.67 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.03 (state 2.36 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
6.06 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.1 (state 46.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
15.6 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
4 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-26 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-18
2025-03-26 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-18
2025-03-26 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-18
2018-08-30 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Estes, Stephen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Saylor, Karen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bastin, Christopher (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Estes, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Burdette, Jeffrey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lambert, Debra (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lambert, Joseph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Towery, Bige (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Estes, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Burdette, Jeffrey (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Lambert, Debra (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Lambert, Joseph (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Towery, Bige (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?

Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Kentucky.

How many beds does Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care have?

It has 143 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.

Has Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?

(606) 256-2195. The facility is located at 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.