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Kingsbrook Lifecare Center
2500 State Route 5, Ashland, KY 411026063241414137 certified beds · 129 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
16
● 0● 14● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$11,154
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2025-06-05
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kentucky Office of Inspector General · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-28 | Standard | 012 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-03-28 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kentucky Office of Inspector General publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-26Record 185449-20250605-F550
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-26Record 185449-20250605-F698
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-26Record 185449-20250605-F880
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-06Record 185449-20240628-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-06Record 185449-20240628-F684
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-06Record 185449-20240628-F761
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F583
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F657
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F740
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-19Record 185449-20190328-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-28 | Civil money penalty | $4,394 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-06-28 | Civil money penalty | $6,760 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-06-28 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 7 days, from 2024-07-30 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.94
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.01
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 3.95 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.46
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover9%
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kentucky | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.2% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 18.3% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.2% | 13.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 29.9% | 29.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks, Sara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ashland Hospital Corporation Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beyond Blue Corporation Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Birdwhistell, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blankenship, Jane Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnette, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clifton, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clifton, Steven Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 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 | — | — |
| Marks, Sara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Monday, Eric Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perry, April Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Royal Blue Health, LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stewart, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stewart, Laurie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| University Of Kentucky Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kentucky.
No county cost figures on file for Boyd.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Oaks Ashland | 3.5 mi | 2026-05-29 | 040 |
| Sanctuary At Ohio Valley Ironton | 4.9 mi | 2025-03-06 | 060 |
| Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Ashland | 5.0 mi | 2025-11-21 | 070 |
| Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton Ironton | 5.2 mi | 2025-01-30 | 020 |
| Oakmont Manor Flatwoods | 5.8 mi | 2026-04-22 | 050 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |