Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
Nursing Home · Mount Vernon, KY
Contact & location
145 Newcomb AvenueMount Vernon, KY 40456
Rockcastle County
- Phone
- (606) 256-2195
- ZIP code
- 40456 – all care providers
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
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
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 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.