Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care

145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon KY, 40456

Resident Review Score
8
|
Loved
Starting price

$6,600

For this area
$$$
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Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care is a nursing home in Mount Vernon, KY, with 143 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $6,600 and range up to $7,200 per month. The average price in the community is $6,900, which is higher than the average cost of $5,000 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 6.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 3.8 hours with licensed nurses (2.1 by an RN and 1.7 by an LPN) and 2.3 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care. The two closest hospitals are Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Ct, which is 0.0 miles away, and Saint Joseph Berea, which is 15.4 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 5. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care are:

  • Parking
  • Activity Center
  • Pet Friendly
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(606) 256-2195

Pricing for Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care

$5,000Avg. Local Starting Price
Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care$6,600

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,408
  • In Lexington$5,000
  • In KY$4,982

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Resident Review Score
8
|
Loved
#1 in Mount Vernon, KY
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved12
Loved3
Good0
Average0
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered a variety of positive feedback for the care and services provided to its residents and patients, underscoring the commendable efforts of its staff. Many reviewers highlighted the compassionate, kind, and professional demeanor of the nurses, doctors, and other staff members. Special mentions were given to how these healthcare professionals went above and beyond in providing care, making patients and their families feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their stays. Instances such as a detailed orientation for new residents, excellent care in the pediatric division, and effective communication with family members have been particularly appreciated. The community is also lauded for its expertise in respiratory care and its capability to manage long-term care for ventilated patients, positioning itself as a valuable resource within the area. Moreover, the environment is described as clean, modern, and welcoming, contributing to a positive atmosphere that fosters patient wellbeing. The cafeteria's reasonable prices were also a pleasant surprise for visitors.
However, not all experiences were positive. There were reports of inefficiencies, particularly with time management, leading to long waits for services, and one instance of a less-than-professional encounter within the mental health services. A specific issue with phlebotomy services also left a patient dissatisfied, marking a rare deviation from otherwise excellent care standards. These negatives, though relatively minimal against the backdrop of overwhelming positivity, suggest areas where the community might focus on improvement. Despite these issues, the community stands out for its dedication to quality care, supportive environment, and the significant impact it has made on the lives of those it serves, earning it high praise and recommendations from many reviewers.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

143
100.9

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
2.6

Local Avg

health inspection

5
2.8

Local Avg

quality

5
2.7

Local Avg

staff

3
2.4

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
1.2

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.2

Local Avg

fines

1
1.1

Local Avg

amount of fines

$650
$52,420

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

4
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

6
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

5
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

2
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

33
52.6

Local Avg

registered nurses

35
48

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    ROCKCASTLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND RESPIRATORY CARE

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    185157

  • Provider SSA county code

    974

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 25, 1980

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    Yes

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care

Parking
Activity Center
Pet Friendly
Clubs & Communities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Health Standard Deficiencies

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Deficiencies Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Total Complaints Reported

Occupancy

89 Current Occupants

93 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Chaplain

Medicare Participant Since 01/25/1980

Pet Friendly

Care

Dental Care

Hearing Care

Located In A Hospital

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Podiatry Services

Skilled Nursing

Dining & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Accommodations

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Utilities Include:

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Center

145 Newcomb Ave

Distance: 0.0 miles

Saint Joseph Berea

305 Estill Street

Distance: 15.3 miles

Saint Joseph Hospital London

1001 Saint Joseph Lane

Distance: 20.7 miles

Churches

Our Lady of Mt Vernon

55 Crawford Lane, Mount Vernon

Distance: 0.3 miles

First Baptist Church Food

30 Church Street, Mount Vernon

Distance: 0.4 miles

House of Refuge

RR 3, Mount Vernon

Distance: 0.4 miles

Resident Review Score
9.7
|
Most Loved
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