Best Nursing Homes in Florence, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Florence, KY using 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: 2.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florence, 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: 1.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florence, 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: 2.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Florence, 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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Us-42 Union
143
Facility 143
KY AVG 83
Rank #26 / 340
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #23 / 168
+14%
2.98
Facility 2.98
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #143 / 190
-32%-20%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #96 / 190
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 190
-138-
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 43
Rank #326 / 402
Amanda Jackson
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #13 / 183
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #12 / 183
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #84 / 183
185486
Florence Park Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Florence
150
Facility 150
KY AVG 83
Rank #22 / 340
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #109 / 168
0%
3.52
Facility 3.52
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #65 / 190
+104%-6%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #96 / 190
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #46 / 190
1127-
57
Facility 57
KY AVG 43
Rank #112 / 402
Steven Boymel
$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #28 / 183
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #30 / 183
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #85 / 183
185174
Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Florence
151
Facility 151
KY AVG 83
Rank #20 / 340
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #139 / 168
-11%
2.94
Facility 2.94
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #156 / 190
-55%-22%
$36.0k
Facility $36.0k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #174 / 194
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #189 / 190
18.0
Facility 18.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #189 / 190
8114-
57
Facility 57
KY AVG 43
Rank #112 / 402
-$13.2M*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.$4.5M*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.34%*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.185090

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every KY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Florence.

Overview of Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility

Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Union, KY, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its modern and supportive setting, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with nutritious home-cooked meals, therapeutic services, and housekeeping. Committed to meeting residents’ needs and preferences, the community provides personalized care plans.

Light physical activities, social gatherings, and a variety of recreational activities foster interactions. Residents are also provided with plenty of spaces to lounge and connect with friends, including outdoor spaces with walking paths, a beauty salon, and therapy gyms. Located near churches and other local amenities in the peaceful residential area of Union, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Kentucky.

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Overview of Florence Park Care Center
Florence Park Nursing & Rehab Center has provided quality nursing care and rehabilitation services in Northern Kentucky for decades. It is known for its family environment and individualized approach to customer service. The facility offers a full continuum of care, including physical therapy rehabilitation and long-term care.

Contact Florence Park Care Center

Overview of Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Encore Health Partners operates Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a single-story 151-bed nursing home on Woodspoint Drive in Florence, Kentucky. On the financial side, the billing office works with standard setups, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The local area has a Walk Score of 31, making it a car-dependent spot where family members and visitors will usually need a ride to get back and forth, though a couple of quick errands can be handled on foot nearby.

State files show that the resident population experiences an average length of stay tracking at 255 days, highlighting a standard balance between short-term therapy recovery and long-term residential housing. To handle daily medical and clinical needs, the 24-hour floor staff averages 3 hours and 18 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day. This daily care timeline relies on a team approach where registered nurses manage clinical oversight while licensed practical nurses and nurse aides deliver hands-on monitoring, wound care, and medication management.

Individuals can schedule a time to walk the building floor plan, review the daily therapy schedules, and evaluate the choice between private and semi-private rooms. The main desk coordinates these property visits while providing updates on standard domestic amenities, including housekeeping, laundry loops, and arranged transportation, alongside community features like the library, on-site salon, outdoor courtyard, and daily social calendar filled with stretching programs and card games.

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Overview of Florence Park Care Center

Owned by Steven Boymel serving the greater Boone County area, Florence Park Care Center is a single-story nursing home in Florence, Kentucky that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families are then provided with several options for covering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

The home is built around rehabilitation and recovery. It offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs with an on-staff physician’s support. With a nurses-to-resident ratio of 1:8 and total nursing care averaging roughly 3 hours 20 minutes per resident daily, residents receive consistent hands-on support. The facility also provides respite care for families needing temporary relief, making it an option for planned short stays and ongoing placements. The average resident stays about 258 days, reflecting the community’s focus on post-acute recovery plus longer-term nursing care. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals designed to balance nutrition with taste, on-site salon services, and a wellness program. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 64, so visiting family members can often handle nearby errands on foot. The center is set up with private and semi-private room options, letting families choose the setting that works best for their loved one. With 24-hour staffing and an on-staff doctor, clinical support is always available for occupants’ medical needs.

Florence Park Care Center delivers respite care for families needing temporary relief, making it an option for ongoing placements and planned short stays.

Contact Florence Park Care Center

Overview of Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Florence, KY, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its warm and nurturing environment. Housekeeping, transportation, and personal and medical supplies are among the excellent services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Stretching programs, bingo, and social gatherings help residents stay active and live happily. A mobile garden, a library, and a spacious outdoor courtyard are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated along I-71, near public transportation and shops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Kentucky, as it has exceptional services dedicated to oldr adults’ welfare.

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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 Florence, 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 5 nursing homes in Florence, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, 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.