AExcellent · score 84/100 · #3 of 266 in Kentucky
Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care
145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456 · 143 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 7.0 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Kentucky
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kentucky nursing homes in the same size band (large, 143 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care at a Glance
A
84/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 7.05 h.
99<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 12.
72<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
90<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kentucky, large facilities · CMS record 185157 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Phone6062562195
CountyRockcastle
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds143
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.