CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1852002026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Letcher Manor

73 Piedmont Drive · Whitesburg, KY 41858 · Letcher County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds142CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-02-2752025-02-272
Cycle 22024-04-0532024-04-059
Cycle 32019-11-0742019-11-070
02 / CITATION DETAIL

23 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-16 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-13 · complaint
2025-02-27 · HEALTHF0640Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18
2025-02-27 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18
2025-02-27 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18 · complaint
2025-02-27 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18
2025-02-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18
2025-02-27 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-19
2025-02-27 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-19
2024-04-05 · HEALTHF0602Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-03 · complaint
2024-04-05 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-03
2024-04-05 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0325Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-05 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2019-11-07 · HEALTHF0636Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-28
2019-11-07 · HEALTHF0656Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-28
2019-11-07 · HEALTHF0661Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-28
2019-11-07 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-28
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • KENNEDY KY HOLDINGS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    14% · since 01/01/2023
  • KY EQUITY PARTNERS LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    21% · since 01/01/2023
  • GRINSPAN, ELIIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    15% · since 01/01/2023
  • KY 90 EQUITIES LLCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • BERKOWITZ, CHESKELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • DAVID, ROCHELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • EDELSTEIN, JOELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • FREUND, ISRAELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • FRIEDMAN, LEAHIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • FUCHS, BERNARDIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • FUCHS, GERALDIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • FUCHS, TOVAIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • LEIFER, JOELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • ZAHLER, CHARLESIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • ZAHLER, CHAYAIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • ZAHLER, DAVIDIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • ZAHLER, JACOBIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • ZUPNICK, JOELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.47per resident day
RN hours0.42per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.13per resident day
Staff turnover46.2%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Kentucky ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.