ElderGrade
D

47/100

Below average

Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation

20 Howards Creek Road, Sandy Hook, KY 41171

CMS 4/5 stars (606) 738-9400
Certified beds
75
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $12,844 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

12/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.67 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.5 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 48% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $12,844 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.21 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.50 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.82 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 48.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 9, 2026 (4 months ago).

D Apr 9, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Apr 9, 2026 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, minimal potential

E Apr 10, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 10, 2025 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Apr 20, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

G Apr 20, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of DAVID MARX, which operates 10 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PRUITT, PAUL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BLUEGRASS CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOWARD CREEK ROAD SNF REALTY LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ALEXANDER, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHAMBERLAIN, MARGARET Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARX, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PRUITT, PAUL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REWA, ANGELA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RUSSELL, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHATROV, ANZHELIKA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHIELDS, KARI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STEVENS, EVA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of D (47 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.21 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 11 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Elliott Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.