Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation
60 Phillips Branch Road, Phelps, KY 41553 · (606) 456-8725
For profit - Partnership · 118 certified beds
Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 1 citation (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $29,852 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- 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 drugs.January 22, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 13, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 13, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 17, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 17, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.November 17, 2023 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.November 17, 2023 · F0837 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.November 17, 2023 · F0865 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,260September 13, 2024
- Fine of $5,197November 17, 2023
- Fine of $5,197November 17, 2023
- Fine of $5,198November 17, 2023
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 | 3.42 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.6% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 86.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation Elkhorn City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center, LLC Pikeville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Tug Valley ARH Skilled Nursing Facility South Williamson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.