Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center
145 Newcomb AvenueOwn this community? Update your listing · Marketing for operators
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 143
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 143
- Inspections
- View history (13 citations)
CMS Care Compare
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center is a senior living community in Mount Vernon, Kentucky offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff.
About Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, licensed for up to 143 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and operates as a nonprofit corporation.
The community is equipped with 24-hour staffing, an on-site registered nurse, wheelchair accessibility, emergency call systems, and medication management services. It holds a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Types of Care at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 13 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Develop a communication plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2025
Oct 11, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Aug 30, 2018Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2018
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center offer?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center located?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center is located at 145 Newcomb Avenue in Mount Vernon, Kentucky.
How did Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 13 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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