Thomson-Hood Veterans Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
THOMSON HOOD VETERANS CENTER is a long-term care facility located in Wilmore, Kentucky. It has served over 2,782 Veterans since its establishment in 1991. The center is operated by the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and has a bed capacity of 285.
(859) 858-2814

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Kentucky average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Kentucky average: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
6h 2m per day

This home provides 61% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Kentucky average: 3h 45m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 285

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 44.4%
Residents per day (avg) 139
Occupancy rate
44.4%
Residents per day (avg)
139

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
State
Home revenue
$16.0M
Operating deficit
-$2.6M
Governmental home State
Home revenue
$16,019,881.00
Operating deficit
$-2,601,261.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$13.2M
82.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.4M
Total costs $18.6M
Bed community size
285-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)
License Date
September 1, 2025
License Expiration
August 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 100651
CMS Certification Number: 185473
County: JESSAMINE

Ownership & operating entity

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is administrated by SAMUEL HUTCHINSON.

Owner name: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

Care Services

Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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-
-
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-
-

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Address WILMORE, KY 40390

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

194
Total Staff
108
Employees
86
Contractors
71,746
Total Hours (Quarter)
90
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse188.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse329.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1009 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
162 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
13 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
5 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
31.3%
of total hours from contractors
22,485 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 20 Certified Nursing Assistant: 42 Registered Nurse: 12 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Feeding Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant584210037,85991100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse12203211,89491100%9.3
Registered Nurse612184,90191100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist101114,8938897%8.4
Medication Aide/Technician5383,94991100%9.2
Feeding Assistant1231,1758189%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,1208189%8
Administrator2029678492%7
Other Social Services Staff2027216571%8.3
Dental Services Staff2026076066%7.7
RN Director of Nursing1015115864%8.8
Qualified Social Worker0224686167%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014676470%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0224575662%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014424853%9.2
Mental Health Service Worker1014345662%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0113625763%6.4
Medical Director1012466470%3.8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff1012423033%8.1
Other Physician101221213%1.9
Speech Language Pathologist0111133%3.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 8
Citations per inspection
2.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

7 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

8 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 05, 2019
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: State Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
140 Total Residents
Medicaid 36 (25.7%)
Private Pay/Other 104 (74.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.3
11% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.4
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.9%
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.3%
12% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.0%
22% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.0%
60% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
30% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
67% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
53% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.0%
93% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.1%
23% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.3%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 13.3%
590% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based focus.

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Not strictly assessed; need-based.

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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