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Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care

Nursing HomeMount Vernon, KYCMS 185157
13 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
143

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
113.1

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
13

*CMS

Inspections on file
3

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-03-26

*CMS

Citations

13 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0927Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0006Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0013Generalpotential for harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  • 0029Generalpotential for harm

    Develop a communication plan.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0781Generalpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Mount Vernon, KY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 185157.
What is the CMS rating for Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care have?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care is certified for 143 beds. It serves an average of 113.1 residents per day.
How many citations does Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care have?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care has 13 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care last inspected?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care was last inspected on March 26, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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