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Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care in Mount Vernon, KY

Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care is a nursing home community in Mount Vernon, KY.

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Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care in Mount Vernon, KY

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  • Interior

    A spacious and clean waiting area in a medical office.

  • Building

    A modern brick building with a clear blue sky in the background.

  • Architecture

    A modern architectural building under a clear blue sky.

  • Landscaping

    View of a modern building with a flag and landscaped surroundings.

  • Lobby

    A cozy waiting area decorated for the holidays, featuring a Christmas tree and comfortable seating.

  • Exterior

    A modern hospital building with a brick façade and connecting walkway.

  • Healthcare

    A waiting area in a medical facility with teal chairs and closed doors.

  • Parking

    A view from inside a car approaching a building on a sunny day.

145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 81 reviews
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Overall Review of Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff care is often praised

Many reviews describe staff as kind, professional, and responsive during care.

A large share of residents and families say their experience was shaped by how staff treated them—friendly, compassionate, and attentive from check-in through discharge. Several reviews specifically mention nurses and care teams being supportive during stressful moments, with some describing staff going above and beyond to reassure family members. There are also a few negative reviews, including complaints about specific shifts or individual care steps, but overall the reviews lean strongly toward positive interpersonal care.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Respiratory and ventilator support

Reviews frequently connect the facility to respiratory care for ventilator and long-term needs.

Several reviews describe the community in terms of respiratory and ventilator-related care, including long-term needs. Some highlight improvement in quality of life for people on ventilators and praise the pulmonary team. Others express serious concern about timing and response when a loved one was on a ventilator, so outcomes and communication appear to vary by situation.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Delays and slow response concerns

A recurring concern is slow pacing, long waits, and delayed check-ins.

Multiple reviews complain about waiting—either in the emergency or during appointments—and describe getting seen after long periods. Others mention slower in-room check-ins, delayed call-button response, or staffing gaps after certain hours. Even within otherwise positive experiences, at least one review notes the process can be slow at times, suggesting efficiency may be uneven depending on day and unit.

common 4 reviews mention this

Clean facilities and lab environment

Several reviews mention cleanliness in the hospital and lab areas.

Some reviewers specifically call out a clean hospital or a clean lab experience, including gentle handling during lab work for infants and children. There are also reviews that explicitly urge cleaning and better care, indicating cleanliness may be inconsistent in others’ perceptions. On balance, positive cleanliness comments show up in multiple care contexts, not just one department.

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Features

Housing

  • 127 resident community capacity 127 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Hospitals

  • Rockcastle Co Hospital (0 miles)
  • Southern Ky Ahec (0 miles)
  • Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Center (0 miles)
  • Berea Primary Care Clinic (15.2 miles)
  • KentuckyOne Health Saint Joseph Berea (15.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Rockcastle Medical Arts Building (0.1 miles)
  • Graham Nancy MD Cumberland River Behavioral Health (0.3 miles)
  • Crab Orchard Family Practice Clinic (11.8 miles)
  • Crab Orchard Primary Care (11.8 miles)
  • Rural Family Practice (14.8 miles)
  • St Joseph Berea Hospital - Marta Kenney MD (15.2 miles)
  • KentuckyOne Health Pain Management Associates (15.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mt Vernon Drug (0.1 miles)
  • Main Street Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Brodhead Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (5.4 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (14.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (16 miles)

Restaurants

  • Snack Shack (0.2 miles)
  • El Dorado Mexican Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Arby's (1.3 miles)
  • Valley Grill (2.1 miles)
  • Boone Tavern Hotel (7.5 miles)
  • Ky Mountain Deli (14.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (14.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady Of Mt Vernon (0.3 miles)
  • Cornerstone Fellowship (0.4 miles)
  • Mount Vernon Church Of God (0.7 miles)
  • Bible Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Freedom Baptist Church (2.4 miles)
  • Bible Baptist Church (2.6 miles)
  • Believers House Of Prayer (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1 miles)
  • Worldwide Equipment Leasing (15.9 miles)
  • U-Haul (16.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Mimi's (5.9 miles)
  • Native Bagel Company (14.7 miles)

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