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Best Nursing Homes in Frankfort, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Frankfort, KY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Frankfort, KY our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Frankfort, KY.
4 homes
Other senior care options in Frankfort:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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: 45.8% 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.
Bradford Square ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Frankfort
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 98
Rank #83 / 194
C
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
KY AVG 85.1%
Rank #97 / 162
+6%
3.25
Facility 3.25
KY AVG 3.76
Rank #81 / 188
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -29%-14%
$13.6k
Facility $13.6k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #153 / 192
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #146 / 189
4.8
Facility 4.8
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #126 / 189
190-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 46
Rank #115 / 204
-
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $11.4M
Rank #96 / 186
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $5.2M
Rank #59 / 186
54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 54.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 45.8%
Rank #23 / 186
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Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Frankfort
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 98
Rank #83 / 194
B+
94.5%
Facility 94.5%
KY AVG 85.1%
Rank #42 / 162
+11%
2.49
Facility 2.49
KY AVG 3.76
Rank #176 / 188
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +6%-34%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 192
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #45 / 189
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #74 / 189
-95-
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 46
Rank #157 / 204
Lexington Health Management LLC
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $11.4M
Rank #99 / 186
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $5.2M
Rank #75 / 186
50.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 50.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 45.8%
Rank #51 / 186
185159
Signature HealthCARE at Heritage Hall Rehab & Wellness Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Lawrenceburg
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 98
Rank #104 / 194
C-
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
KY AVG 85.1%
Rank #63 / 162
+7%
3.97
Facility 3.97
KY AVG 3.76
Rank #28 / 188
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +27%+6%
$185.2k
Facility $185.2k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #186 / 192
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #154 / 189
5.0
Facility 5.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #129 / 189
586-
58
Facility 58
KY AVG 46
Rank #61 / 204
LP Lawrenceburg, LLC
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $11.4M
Rank #119 / 186
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $5.2M
Rank #82 / 186
51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 45.8%
Rank #40 / 186
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other KY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Frankfort. See how we rank facilities

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Bradford Square

1040 Us Highway 127 South, 1040 Old Us Highway 127 Road, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Bradford Square is a nursing home in Frankfort, Kentucky, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, and rehabilitation services provide recovery-focused therapy for residents who need it. Respite care is available for short stays, which may suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep their animal at the community. Bradford Square has 100 beds, with 3 hours and 15 minutes of nurse staffing allocated per resident each day for hands-on nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

Phone: (502) 875-5600

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Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation

117 Old Soldiers Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation in Frankfort, KY, provides a spectrum of clinical services including skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Round-the-clock skilled nursing delivers continuous medical oversight for residents requiring ongoing clinical support or recovery. Hospice programs focus on compassionate end-of-life care, while respite stays offer temporary assistance to give primary caregivers time off.

Operating with 100 beds, the community serves both long-term residents and individuals receiving short-term recovery care. Direct daily nursing care averages 2 hours and 30 minutes per resident.

Accepted payment methods encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Medicare handles qualifying post-hospital rehabilitation, whereas Medicaid assists eligible long-term residents.

Interested families seeking short-term respite care or long-term nursing oversight can contact Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation to check current bed availability or schedule a tour.

Phone: (502) 875-7272

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Signature HealthCARE at Heritage Hall Rehab & Wellness Center

331 S Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
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Signature HealthCARE at Heritage Hall Rehab & Wellness Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Lawrenceburg, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need residential care with licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Hospice care addresses needs at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The home has 94 beds and private rooms, giving each resident a private living space. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing staff time assigned per resident across a day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can matter when savings do not cover a long term residence, and private pay allows families to use personal funds. LP Lawrenceburg operates the community.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need restorative therapy. Transportation to community events provides a way to participate without arranging a personal ride, and an on site chaplain offers spiritual support within the community.

The range of services may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care or for a family seeking a short term respite stay.

Phone: (502) 839-7246

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The Homeplace at Midway

101 Sexton Way, Midway, KY 40347
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The Homeplace at Midway delivers a full continuum of senior care in Midway, Kentucky, spanning independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing. Autonomous seniors can choose independent living to enjoy community amenities without hands-on aid, while assisted living provides personal and medications. Memory care delivers dedicated oversight in a secured area to safeguard individuals prone to wandering, and skilled nursing supplies continuous medical monitoring from on-site licensed nurses.

Operating under administrator Tonya Cox, the campus features a boutique 19-bed layout that creates a close-knit environment where staff and neighbors quickly become familiar with one another. Accommodations center on private studio apartments, and a pet-friendly policy allows residents to bring their companion animals along.

“Interested individuals considering a quiet setting can build a dependable long-term home where day-to-day medical assistance easily scales to match future care needs.

Phone: (859) 846-4663

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 Frankfort, 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 4 nursing homes in Frankfort, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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

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Nursing Homes in Frankfort at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Frankfort, 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: 2.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Frankfort, 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: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Frankfort, 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