Quick answers
- Where is Letcher Manor?
- 73 Piedmont Drive, Whitesburg, KY 41858, in Letcher County, Kentucky.
- What is the phone number of Letcher Manor?
- (606) 633-1434, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Letcher Manor?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Letcher Manor been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Letcher Manor.
- What did inspectors find at Letcher Manor?
- In its last three inspection cycles (April 5, 2024 to April 16, 2026), Medicare lists 12 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (April 5, 2024 to April 16, 2026), Letcher Manor had 12 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day; the Kentucky average is 3.99 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 16, 2026 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 16, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 16, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: February 27, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 27, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0640 Level D
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: April 5, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 5, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0602 Level E
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0325 Level E
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.84 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.41 | 2.39 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.81 | 3.99 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.38 | 3.48 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.6% | 45.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 33.3% | 40.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 15 nursing homes: Bluegrass Health KY.
Legal business name: DJLM Operations LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (20)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy KY Holdings LLC | Direct owner | 14% | January 1, 2023 |
| KY Equity Partners LLC | Direct owner | 21% | January 1, 2023 |
| Grinspan, Eli | Direct owner | 15% | January 1, 2023 |
| KY 90 Equities LLC | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| David, Rochel | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Edelstein, Joel | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Freund, Israel | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Friedman, Leah | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Fuchs, Bernard | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Fuchs, Gerald | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Fuchs, Tova | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Leifer, Joel | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Zahler, Charles | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Zahler, Chaya | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Zahler, David | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Zahler, Jacob | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Zupnick, Joel | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Zupnick, Miriam | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2023 |
| Valley Stream Operator I LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2016 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day | 118.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Bluegrass Health KY |
| Legal business name | DJLM Operations LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-10-02 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 73 Piedmont Drive, Whitesburg, KY 41858 |
| County | Letcher County |
| State | Kentucky |
| Phone | (606) 633‑1434 |
| CMS Certification Number | 185200 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit16 mi · Norton, VA · 5 of 5 stars
- Tri Cities Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center16 mi · Cumberland, KY · 1 of 5 stars
- Heritage Hall Big Stone Gap17 mi · Big Stone Gap, VA · 3 of 5 stars
- Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center17 mi · Hindman, KY · 3 of 5 stars
- Heritage Hall Wise17 mi · Wise, VA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Whitesburg Arh Hospital0.2 mi · Whitesburg, KY · Acute Care Hospital
- Lonesome Pine Hospital17 mi · Big Stone Gap, VA · Acute Care Hospital
- Dickenson Community Hospital20 mi · Clintwood, VA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13