Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation
250 McDavid Boulevard, Grayson, KY 41143 · (606) 474-7835
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 5 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $11,700 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 29, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 29, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 29, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 29, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 29, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 29, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 29, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 29, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,200August 29, 2025
- Fine of $6,500August 29, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kentucky average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.21 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 68.5% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 110.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Woodland Oaks Ashland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Kingsbrook Lifecare Center Ashland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Ashland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Oakmont Manor Flatwoods · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation Greenup · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.