Letcher Manor
73 Piedmont Drive, Whitesburg, KY 41858 · (606) 633-1434
For profit - Corporation · 142 certified beds
Letcher Manor has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 4 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 February 27, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.February 27, 2025 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.February 27, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.February 27, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 27, 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.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 16, 2026 · F0755 · 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.February 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 5, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.47 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day | 121.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center Hindman · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Letcher Manor on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.