Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
1901 West Highway 90, Monticello, KY 42633
Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Monticello, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since November 15, 201919 (Kentucky average 12)
- Fines in the past three years3, $13,426 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on January 15, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 15, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 13, 2024 from $10,039 to $5,019.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 13, 2024 from $15,445 to $10,039.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health inspection on December 13, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
24 of 266 Kentucky homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $5,019 on December 13, 2024.
CMS fine of $5,020 on December 13, 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Citation F0837. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 1.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HICKS GOLDEN YEARS NURSING HOME.
Health inspection on September 6, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 6, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
January 22, 2024
FineCMS fine of $3,387 on January 22, 2024.
Health inspection on November 15, 2019
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2019
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (606) 348-6034
- Last standard health inspection
- January 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day, on average
- 57.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Monticello Ky Opco LLC
- Chain
- Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Kentucky average (19 vs 12).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MONTICELLO KY OPCO HOLDCO LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 08/01/2024
- VUJANOVIC, CLAIRE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 50% · since 08/01/2024
- COGAR, SAMANTHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2024
- GROOMS, BARBARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2024
- METCALF, JESSICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/24/2025
Questions
When was Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists January 15, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since November 15, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $13,426 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Mountain Ridge Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.