Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation

Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation stands as a vital pillar of care in Phelps, Kentucky—a small Appalachian community tucked into the mountain hollows of Pike County along Phillips Branch Road. In a part of eastern Kentucky where geography can limit healthcare access, Good Shepherd's presence means that seniors in Phelps, Mingo County's border communities, and the surrounding hollows can receive skilled nursing care without being uprooted from the families, landscapes, and communities they love. Good Shepherd provides comprehensive skilled nursing services, including 24-hour licensed nursing care, rehabilitative therapies, and long-term residential support for seniors managing serious or chronic medical conditions. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists work alongside nursing staff to develop care plans tailored to each resident's unique recovery goals. Whether someone is recuperating from a fall, a major surgery, or a cardiac event, the team at Good Shepherd is focused on maximizing function and honoring the individual's preferences throughout their recovery. Phelps occupies a striking natural setting in the heart of the Appalachian coalfields, where mountain ridges, creek bottoms, and forested hollows define both the landscape and the culture. The area's residents are known for their resilience, generosity, and deep loyalty to community—values that translate naturally into the way care is delivered at Good Shepherd. Families visiting from across Pike County and neighboring communities in Virginia and West Virginia will recognize the familiar rhythms of mountain life in every interaction. For those requiring hospital-level services, Pikeville Medical Center—the region's leading tertiary care hospital—is accessible via US-119 and serves as the primary referral center for Pike County residents. Pikeville Medical Center offers advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and oncology services, making it a strong partner in the care continuum for Good Shepherd residents. The scenic Breaks Interstate Park, straddling the Kentucky-Virginia border near Elkhorn City, also offers families a beautiful destination for day trips during visits. Good Shepherd is managed by Plainview Healthcare Partners, a company focused on providing quality skilled nursing services in underserved rural communities. Their commitment to Phelps reflects an understanding that residents in Appalachia deserve the same standard of compassionate, clinically sound care available in larger urban markets—and their operational model is built to deliver just that.