Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended for families seeking care. It ranks #16 out of 266 facilities in Kentucky, placing it in the top half of the state and also ranks #1 of 5 in Madison County, suggesting it is the best local option. The facility is improving, as it went from having one issue in 2024 to none in 2025. However, while staffing is rated below average with a score of 2 out of 5, the turnover rate of 44% is slightly better than the state average, indicating some staff stability. Notably, there were concerns about cleanliness and the environment, as the facility failed to maintain a safe and clean living space, which could affect residents' comfort and safety. On a positive note, there have been no fines, which reflects well on its compliance with regulations.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Kentucky
- #16/266
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Kentucky's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Kentucky facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Kentucky. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Kentucky average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Kentucky avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 1 deficiencies on record
Jun 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, it was determined the facility failed to ...
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Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Kentucky.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Kentucky facilities.
- • Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Kentucky, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Kentucky average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 1 deficiencies at Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center during 2024. These included: 1 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center?
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by BENJAMIN LANDA, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 93 certified beds and approximately 89 residents (about 96% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Richmond, Kentucky.
How Does Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Kentucky Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Kentucky, Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Kentucky. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for Kentucky nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.