Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
235 New Wilson Lane, Middlesboro, KY 40965 · Bell County · 95 certified beds · avg 92 residents/day · certified since Jan 22, 1991
Part of chain: BLUEGRASS HEALTH KY (15 facilities, chain avg rating 3.1★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (2)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Sep 26, 2019 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.31 | 3.71 | 3.95 | bottom 47% in Kentucky; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.41 | 0.74 | 0.69 | bottom 16% in Kentucky; bottom 24% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.96 | 3.27 | 3.50 | bottom 47% in Kentucky; bottom 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.26 | 0.53 | 0.48 | bottom 18% in Kentucky; bottom 23% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.0 | 46.4 | 45.8 | top 48% in Kentucky; top 47% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 27.3 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 22% in Kentucky; top 24% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.94, RN 0.49, weekend 3.52. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| David, Rochel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Edelstein, Joel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Freund, Israel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Friedman, Leah | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Fuchs, Bernard | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Fuchs, Gerald | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Fuchs, Tova | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Grinspan, Eli | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 15% | 01/01/2023 |
| Kennedy Ky Holdings LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 14% | 01/01/2023 |
| Ky 90 Equities LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Ky Equity Partners LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 21% | 01/01/2023 |
| Leifer, Joel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, Charles | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, Chaya | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, David | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zahler, Jacob | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zupnick, Joel | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Zupnick, Miriam | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri State Health and Rehabilitation Center | 6.7 mi | Harrogate, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Mountain View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 10.1 mi | Pineville, KY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Buchanan Place | 14.5 mi | New Tazewell, TN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center | 14.9 mi | Tazewell, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center | 19.1 mi | Barbourville, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 185240.