Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly

Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly is a long-term care facility located at 208 West 12th Street in London, Kentucky, 40741. The facility operates under a non-profit corporate ownership structure and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a capacity of 143 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available under the CMS rating system. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which accounts for registered nurse hours and total staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which reflects performance on clinical quality indicators related to resident health outcomes. The national average for overall CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars. Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means that residents may be eligible to have care costs covered under either federal program, depending on eligibility and level of care required. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (606) 864-4155 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance arrangements. Compared to national averages, this facility performs above the national overall rating benchmark of 3.0 stars, with a 5-star overall rating indicating stronger performance in health inspections and staffing relative to national norms. The 3-star quality measure rating places that component at the national average level. Located in Laurel County, the facility serves residents in the London, Kentucky region and surrounding communities. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS data alongside other factors when evaluating care options.