Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
Nursing Home · Ashland, KY
CMS certification number185449
Contact & location
2500 State Route 5Ashland, KY 41102
Boyd County
- Phone
- (606) 324-1414
- ZIP code
- 41102 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 137
- Residents per day
- 129.1 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ashland Nursing Home Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- July 11, 2002
- 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
- 5.01 (state 3.95 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.94 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.96 (state 2.36 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.46 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.6 (state 46.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 9.1 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 21 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2024-06-28 | Ensure 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-06-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-06-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-06 |
| 2019-03-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
| 2019-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-04-19 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $11,154 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-28 | Payment Denial | 7 days payment denial |
| 2024-06-28 | Fine | $6,760 |
| 2024-06-28 | Fine | $4,394 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blankenship, Jane (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Birdwhistell, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnette, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clifton, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Collins, Craig (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cox, Penny (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dipaola, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dugas, Gina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Monday, Eric (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perry, April (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewart, Laurie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clifton, Steven (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marks, Sara (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beyond Blue Corporation (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Royal Blue Health, LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| University of Kentucky (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marks, Sara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kingsbrook Lifecare Center?
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center has a 4-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 Kingsbrook Lifecare Center have?
It has 137 certified beds and cares for about 129 residents per day.
Has Kingsbrook Lifecare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $11,154 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Kingsbrook Lifecare Center?
(606) 324-1414. The facility is located at 2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 41102.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.