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Best Nursing Homes in Bowling Green, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 nursing homes in Bowling Green, KY using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bowling Green, KY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bowling Green, KY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bowling Green, KY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

CMS & KY Dept. of Health data

Hopkins Center
NH
SNF
Woodburn
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 82
Rank #258 / 341
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #108 / 168
0%
2.67
Facility 2.67
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #175 / 191
-33%-29%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 193
-42-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
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$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $5.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #173 / 194
$2.6M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $2.6M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #155 / 194
47.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 47.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #40 / 194
185167
Magnolia Village
NH
SNF
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #15 / 168
+15%
2.56
Facility 2.56
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #178 / 191
-32%-32%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 193
-58-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 41
Rank #237 / 423
Magnolia Village Health Center LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #149 / 194
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #131 / 194
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #68 / 194
185435
Edmonson Center
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 82
Rank #181 / 341
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #13 / 168
+15%
3.47
Facility 3.47
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #68 / 191
-41%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #89 / 193
5.5
Facility 5.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #144 / 193
372-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
Edmonson Health Center LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #97 / 194
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #91 / 194
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #98 / 194
185401
Christian Health Center of Bowling Green
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bowling Green
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 82
Rank #269 / 341
89.8%
Facility 89.8%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #77 / 168
+7%
4.61
Facility 4.61
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #18 / 191
-10%+23%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #3 / 193
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 193
-40-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #292 / 423
Christian Care Communities, Inc
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #124 / 194
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #159 / 194
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #168 / 194
185419
Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
176
Facility 176
KY AVG 82
Rank #11 / 341
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #133 / 168
-6%
3.27
Facility 3.27
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
-34%-13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
13
Facility 13
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #105 / 193
4.3
Facility 4.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #103 / 193
-139-
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 41
Rank #79 / 423
Shc Ky Holdings LLC
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #21 / 194
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #48 / 194
34%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #155 / 194
185089
Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 82
Rank #204 / 341
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #118 / 168
-1%
3.15
Facility 3.15
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #139 / 191
0%-16%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #17 / 193
-55-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
Natalie Raymer
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #167 / 194
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #135 / 194
48.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #35 / 194
185224
Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 82
Rank #38 / 341
96.1%
Facility 96.1%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #21 / 168
+14%
3.62
Facility 3.62
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #54 / 191
-6%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #142 / 193
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #149 / 193
2123-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
Gale Boice
$14.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #26 / 194
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #10 / 194
47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #26 / 194
185187
Colonial Center
NH
SNF
Bowling Green
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 82
Rank #267 / 341
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #61 / 168
+9%
3.03
Facility 3.03
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #152 / 191
+6%-19%
$56.8k
Facility $56.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #180 / 197
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #119 / 193
7.5
Facility 7.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #176 / 193
344-
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 41
Rank #117 / 423
Management Group Eleven LLC
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #165 / 194
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #162 / 194
46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #79 / 194
185048
Overview of Hopkins Center

Hopkins Center runs 50 beds in a single-story building on South College Street in Woodburn, Kentucky, offering nursing home and skilled nursing care under one roof. The Walk Score is 7, about as car-dependent as it gets, so getting there and getting around needs a car.

Occupancy runs at 89.7%, and the average length of stay is 205 days, well over half a year. That’s a long-term profile, not a short-stay rehab pipeline, and it shapes what kind of resident this facility is really built for.

Clinically, the service list here goes deeper than a standard nursing home: recreational therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, wound care, pain management, amputee recovery, and colostomy care. That’s a specific, fairly wide-ranging set of capabilities, not a generic “comprehensive care” claim. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, and the community allows pets, which matters for residents settling in for the long haul.

Structurally, residents get a voice: an active resident council and a regular resident group both meet to discuss policy and care quality, backed by an on-site, state-approved Nurse Aide Training program. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming fill out the rest of daily life.

Between the long average stay, the specific clinical service list, and the resident-council structure, Hopkins Center reads as a facility built for residents who need sustained, specialized medical support over months rather than weeks, with a pet-friendly setup and some real say in how the place runs.

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Overview of Magnolia Village

Magnolia Village of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Magnolia Village cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians. 

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Overview of Edmonson Center

Edmonson Center is a welcoming community nestled in the picturesque town of Brownsville, Kentucky, offering exceptional care for those seeking nursing homes or assisted living services. With an 86-bed skilled nursing facility, residents can enjoy spacious private and semi-private rooms designed to provide comfort and tranquility. Conveniently located just minutes away from the awe-inspiring Mammoth Cave National Park, Edmonson Center provides a serene and natural setting for residents to call home.

A dedicated team of compassionate nurses, aides, and therapists ensures that residents receive the highest level of care and support. Beyond addressing medical needs, the staff goes the extra mile to keep family members well-informed throughout the journey. With a strong emphasis on family culture, Edmonson Center creates an environment where residents feel valued and embraced, making the transition to a nursing home or assisted living a smoother and more fulfilling experience.

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Overview of Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Christian Health Center of Bowling Green sits at 1880 Westen St, a single-story, 45-bed nursing home covering four care types under one roof: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Walkability is limited here, Walk Score 28, so most errands mean a car trip rather than a walk down the street. What stands out more is occupancy: 93.6%, which is high enough to suggest steady, consistent demand rather than a facility working to fill beds. The average stay runs about 70 days, a length that fits short-term rehab as much as longer placements.

On the care side, rehabilitation services and 24-hour staffing anchor daily operations, with a specific short-term rehab track built into the program structure. The facility also runs the Best Friends™ Approach, a named engagement program rather than a generic activities label. Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted, and pets are allowed, two details that matter differently but both expand who this facility can realistically serve.

Daily life includes a full calendar of fitness classes, educational programming, and spiritual services, backed by a chapel, salon, walking paths, and an exercise room. That combination points toward a facility built around faith-based community life as much as clinical routine.

Christian Care Communities, Inc owns the facility. Between the near-full occupancy, the defined short-term rehab program, and the faith-centered daily structure, this reads as an established nursing home suited to residents who want both consistent clinical care and a strong sense of community around them.

Contact Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Overview of Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green

At 550 High St in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green runs 176 beds across a broad continuum: nursing home care, hospice, memory care, palliative care, and respite care, all under one address. Eleven years in, this isn’t a new operation figuring things out, It’sfairly well-established.

Walkability lands on the better end for this batch, Walk Score 64, moderately walkable, so a resident’s family could realistically run an errand nearby without needing a car every time. Occupancy sits at 71%, with 125 of 176 beds filled, and the average stay runs 87 days, a number that leans toward rehab and recovery rather than a purely long-term arrangement.

Clinically, RNs put in about 36 minutes per resident per day, LPNs 44 minutes, and nurse aides over two hours, landing at roughly three hours and 16 minutes of total nursing care daily. A doctor is on staff, and rehab covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all backed by round-the-clock coverage. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here.

What sets the day-to-day apart is the program depth: a beauty shop, restaurant-style dining, courtyard and patio space, plus named programs like the Eden Alternative and the Hall of Fame Café that go beyond a generic activities calendar. Add Signature Olympics and a running Life Enrichment program with outings and hobby clubs, and the daily structure looks more built-out than most. State inspections here have tended to focus on infection prevention and control and care planning and documentation.

Devin Ashley administers the facility on behalf of LP Bowling Green, LLC. Between the five-part care continuum, the branded program lineup, and an eleven-year track record, this reads as a well-established nursing home built to keep residents engaged well beyond basic clinical care.

Contact Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green

Overview of Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center operates with an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional nursing home care, with customized plans and cutting-edge therapies. With an interdisciplinary team, individualized treatment approaches, and state-of-the-art technology, they offer world-class equipment and skills to facilitate faster recovery for residents.
The home offers an array of specialized programs tailored to meet the unique needs of residents, whether they are cardiac patients, orthopedic patients, or long-term stay patients. These nursing home activities are designed to promote optimal health and well-being, providing residents with engaging opportunities for social interaction and personal fulfillment. The rehab gym, equipped with advanced equipment, ensures that residents have access to the best tools for their recovery journey. Additionally, they understand the importance of nursing home reviews, which allow them to continuously improve and provide the highest level of care.

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Overview of Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center opened about a year ago on Scottsville Rd in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which makes it one of the newer nursing homes in the area rather than an established one. It runs 128 beds, and right now 123 of them are filled. A 96% occupancy rate this early in a facility’s life says something: demand caught up fast.

The average resident here stays about 115 days, a stretch that points toward short-to-mid-term rehab and recovery more than permanent long-term placement. Getting around the neighborhood mostly means driving, Walk Score 43, somewhat walkable, so a car still handles most errands.

RNs put in about 47 minutes per resident per day, LPNs close to 45 minutes, and nurse aides over two hours, all adding up to roughly three hours and 37 minutes of total nursing care daily. That’s a fairly standard split for a facility this size, with aide-level care doing the heavy lifting, as it typically does in skilled nursing settings. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so the payment path isn’t a single narrow lane.

Beyond the clinical side, residents have a formal voice here: an active resident council and a regular resident group both meet to weigh in on policy and care quality, and the facility runs its own state-approved Nurse Aide Training program on-site. State inspections have tended to center on medication management and infection prevention and control rather than broader systemic issues.

Greenwood SNF Operations LLC runs the facility. Between the fast ramp to near-full occupancy, the structured resident-input programs, and a staffing mix built for short-stay rehabilitation, this reads as a newer facility finding its footing quickly while giving residents more say than a typical skilled nursing home offers.

Contact Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Colonial Center

2365 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Overview of Colonial Center

Colonial Center is a small yet exceptional senior housing community located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This home is dedicated to providing seniors with amazing services and easy access to healthcare facilities, retail shops, and nearby residential areas. Offering a range of care options, including assisted senior living, nursing home care, independent living, memory care, and hospice care, Colonial Center ensures that residents receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs.

Within the community, there are a variety of amenities to boast about. Residents can enjoy the convenience of Wi-Fi access, visit the on-site salon and barbershop for personal grooming needs, stay updated with the newspaper service, and take advantage of the laundry room facilities. Each room is equipped with central air conditioning for comfort, and housekeeping services are provided to maintain a clean and inviting environment. The interdisciplinary staff at Colonial Center offers a wide scope of care, including wound care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, medication support, dialysis care, podiatry services, cardiac care, and much more. It’s worth mentioning that Colonial Center accepts nursing home insurance, ensuring peace of mind and financial security for residents.

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Overview of Village Manor

About 2.1 miles from the city center, Village Manor is an extensive senior living community at 1800 Westen St in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It operates a 50-bed facility with an 84.6 percent occupancy rate and caters to seniors through five care levels: nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. This breadth of services lets residents access appropriate care levels without relocating to another community as needs evolve.

For 28 years, Village Manor has operated in the region, maintaining a full-time staff providing 2.67 nursing hours per resident day. The Bowling Green location has a Walk Score of 28, so a few nearby services are walkable, with most errands and activities needing transportation. When shopping, dining, or seeking entertainment and medical services beyond the immediate area, families must plan for a car.

Interested occupants can reach Village Manor directly to schedule tours or inquire about care options, room types, and programs. For families assessing senior living options, an on-site visit remains the best way to examine the home’s daily rhythms, care standards, amenities, and cultural fit. Tours let you meet staff, see resident spaces, and know what daily life looks and feels like there.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Bowling Green, KY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 9 nursing homes in Bowling Green, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Bowling Green, KY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Bowling Green, KY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Bowling Green, KY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.