Page 10 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

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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 AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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: 48.9% 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.
Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Franklin
98
Facility 98
KY AVG 100
Rank #96 / 196
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #124 / 165
-4%
2.62
Facility 2.62
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #183 / 195
B+ -13%-30%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #125 / 196
5.0
Facility 5.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #128 / 196
280-
68
Facility 68
KY AVG 46
Rank #35 / 208
Franklin Health Center, LLC
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #154 / 188
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #121 / 188
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #33 / 188
185331
Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and Wellness
NH
PC
SNF
Annville
51
Facility 51
KY AVG 100
Rank #178 / 196
90.2%
Facility 90.2%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #76 / 165
+6%
3.42
Facility 3.42
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 195
B+ +57%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #131 / 196
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 196
-46-
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 46
Rank #194 / 208
LP Annville, LLC
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #174 / 188
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #180 / 188
44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #119 / 188
185249
Vanceburg Hills
NH
Vanceburg
94
Facility 94
KY AVG 100
Rank #107 / 196
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #33 / 165
+12%
3.05
Facility 3.05
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #145 / 195
B- -34%-19%
$10.5k
Facility $10.5k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #148 / 199
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #125 / 196
7.5
Facility 7.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #174 / 196
389-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 46
Rank #134 / 208
Vanceburg Hills, LLC
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #91 / 188
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #102 / 188
43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #132 / 188
185238
West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
West Liberty
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 100
Rank #179 / 196
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #30 / 165
+12%
3.06
Facility 3.06
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #126 / 195
C -56%-18%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #119 / 196
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #121 / 196
246-
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 46
Rank #114 / 208
West Liberty Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #180 / 188
$1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #188 / 188
32.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 32.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #187 / 188
185274
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ashland
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 100
Rank #157 / 196
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #18 / 165
+14%
3.21
Facility 3.21
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
C+ -17%-14%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #137 / 196
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #143 / 196
358-
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 46
Rank #57 / 208
Boyd Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #147 / 188
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #166 / 188
37.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #164 / 188
185418
Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Winchester
179
Facility 179
KY AVG 100
Rank #9 / 196
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #147 / 165
-18%
3.89
Facility 3.89
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #27 / 195
B +11%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #88 / 196
3.7
Facility 3.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #85 / 196
-125A+
76
Facility 76
KY AVG 46
Rank #11 / 208
LP Winchester, LLC
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #16 / 188
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #28 / 188
44.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #124 / 188
185146
Letcher Manor
NH
SNF
Whitesburg
142
Facility 142
KY AVG 100
Rank #29 / 196
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #116 / 165
-1%
2.93
Facility 2.93
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #158 / 195
A- -17%-22%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #95 / 196
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #53 / 196
-119-
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 46
Rank #127 / 208
Djlm Operations, LLC
$13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #29 / 188
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #40 / 188
43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #133 / 188
185200
Glenview Health Care Facility
NH
SNF
Glasgow
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 100
Rank #157 / 196
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #11 / 165
+16%
3.25
Facility 3.25
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #86 / 195
A- -48%-13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #88 / 196
3.7
Facility 3.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #85 / 196
-59A+
75
Facility 75
KY AVG 46
Rank #16 / 208
Glenview Health Care Facility Inc
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #165 / 188
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #179 / 188
39.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #156 / 188
185271
Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
RC
SNF
Fort Thomas
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 100
Rank #61 / 196
--
3.46
Facility 3.46
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #65 / 195
? -23%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #70 / 196
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #53 / 196
-135A+
48
Facility 48
KY AVG 46
Rank #104 / 208
Carespring Health Care Holdings LP
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #19 / 188
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #23 / 188
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #99 / 188
185383
Green Acres Healthcare
NH
SNF
Mayfield
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 100
Rank #157 / 196
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #39 / 165
+11%
3.00
Facility 3.00
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #145 / 195
A- -59%-20%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #88 / 196
2.8
Facility 2.8
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #50 / 196
-57-
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 46
Rank #68 / 208
Farthing Mayfield, Ky Opco, LLC
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #157 / 188
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #175 / 188
37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #166 / 188
185341

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Overview of Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Crystal Patterson administers Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for Franklin Health Center. The building holds 98 beds in Franklin, Kentucky.

Memory care answers the problem of a person who gets up in the middle of the night and heads for the door without telling anyone where they’re going. Supervision is the service, and it does not switch off when a family would normally be asleep.

Six care types operate here: hospice and palliative care among them. Comfort care changes what a week looks like, since the calendar empties of appointments and what is left is symptom relief and spending time in their company.

Respite covers a short stay with a fixed end date. One adult child takes a stretch of weeks, and the date the shift ends is known and planned for before it starts.

Rehabilitation services are delivered on-site, so therapy adds no need to drive to a resident’s or their family’s week.

A salon operates in the building, and outings and activities are arranged for on a scheduled basis.

Nursing time sits at 2 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are available. The area where the community sits scores 68 for walking, which is enough for the regular pharmacy run without a car.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and Wellness

Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and Wellness provides nursing home, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Annville, KY. Nursing home care includes ongoing nursing oversight and daily support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on-site around the clock. Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management as part of a resident’s care.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving a resident a temporary care setting focused on recovery needs. The community has 51 beds. Its smaller size means staff and residents can get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 25m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, including public benefits or direct payment.

Melissa McConnell serves as administrator, and LP Annville operates the community. Signature Healthcare at Jackson Manor Rehab and Wellness may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing or a short term rehabilitation stay with palliative care available.

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Overview of Vanceburg Hills

Vanceburg Hills delivers long-term nursing home care in Vanceburg, Kentucky, assisting residents who require ongoing clinical oversight and daily personal support.

Administrator William Marshall oversees the 94-bed residence. Daily care metrics show an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes of direct nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay arrangements.

Families seeking extended nursing support can contact Vanceburg Hills to verify room availability, review payment options, or schedule a visit to tour the area.

Contact Vanceburg Hills

Overview of West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation

Forty-eight of the 50 beds at West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation are spoken for. At 95% occupancy, the building is close to full, so an opening will arrive when it arrives.

Fifty beds also keeps the cast small. A resident who dislikes explaining themselves twice benefits from that more than from much of what’s on the amenity list.

Occupational therapy and speech therapy work on relearning rather than rebuilding; buttoning a shirt, ordering lunch, following a recipe. Short-term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy put those back within reach after an illness.

Hospice means the care changes and the address does not. Someone already living here stays put when comfort becomes the point.

Respite is often about a caregiver who has not gone anywhere. The child is still there, still willing, but hasn’t slept properly for a full night in weeks or months.

Licensed nursing runs on the clock rather than on visiting hours. Nursing time lands at 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Angelena Ratliff serves as administrator.

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Overview of Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation

Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Ashland, KY offering skilled nursing, hospice care, respite care, short term rehabilitation, and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Short term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy support temporary recovery needs, including therapy services without making rehabilitation the resident’s long term arrangement. The community has 60 beds and provides 24 hour staffing, so residents can reach staff throughout the day and night. Total nurse staffing is 3h 12m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple payment paths based on the resident’s coverage and resources. Ii Samuel Wright serves as the administrator. The range of short term rehabilitation, respite care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care may suit a resident whose needs require either temporary support or ongoing nursing services.

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Overview of Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation Center

Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, memory care, and respite care in Winchester, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care provides end-of-life support and palliative care focuses on comfort during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The center has 179 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 53m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can help cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly. Rehabilitation services are available for residents working to regain or maintain function, while care navigation can help coordinate services and care needs.

Private rooms are available. The beauty salon gives residents access to personal grooming services within the community, and the outdoor courtyard provides an on-site space to spend time outside. Multi-denominational religious services are also available for residents who wish to attend services reflecting different faith traditions. A Walk Score of 76 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Kevin Trent serves as the administrator, and the center is operated by LP Winchester. The range of clinical, memory, hospice, palliative, and respite services may make Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation Center a good fit for someone whose care needs include cognitive support, ongoing nursing, comfort-focused care, or a short-term stay.

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Overview of Letcher Manor

Respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care are what Letcher Manor runs in Whitesburg, KY. Rehabilitation services appear on the list too, working with residents through recovery. Respite care sets aside short stays for a family whose usual caregiver is traveling or mending.

There are 142 beds, and 83.8% of them are occupied. A day of nursing per resident equals 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Ongoing nursing care and a temporary arrangement are both reasons to look at this address. Medicaid, private pay, and Medicare are the accepted routes.

Residents have a salon, transportation, and permission to keep a pet. Day-to-day, Kimberly Mullins runs the building, and DJLM Operations stands behind it.

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Overview of Glenview Health Care Facility

Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Glenview Health Care Facility is a nursing home in Glasgow, KY. Residents also receive ongoing clinical support with nursing services provided on-site. The community is administered by Ashley Hume and can accommodate up to 60 older adults.

Of 60 beds, 59 are currently occupied, with an average length of stay of 131 days. Moreover, total nursing care hours are 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident daily. Rehabilitation services also include a rehab gym, the Rehab-to-Home Program, inpatient and outpatient rehab, pulmonary management, pain management, orthopedic recovery, stroke recovery, G-tube management, and diabetes management.

The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with options to cover costs. This also means that Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to eligible skilled care, and personal funds can cover expenses.

Additionally, a courtyard with gazebos provides an outdoor area, and the beauty salon offers on-site grooming. Its Walk Score is 75, suggesting some amenities can be reached on foot.

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Overview of Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas

Carespring, Barrington of Fort Thomas offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, continuing care retirement community services, and respite care in Fort Thomas, KY. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private residence, while nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community. The community has 110 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences; a studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident.

Programs include skilled nursing and rehabilitation, long term nursing care, and hemodialysis, while short term rehabilitation supports a temporary, recovery focused stay. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families routes for short term skilled coverage, public assistance, or direct payment. Dining focuses on healthy meals, so residents can use meal service organized around that focus rather than arranging every meal independently, while a Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Green Acres Healthcare

Green Acres Healthcare, in Mayfield, KY, carries nursing home care and skilled nursing across 60 beds. Nursing coverage has a name of its own here, Around-the-Clock Nursing Coverage, so the hours come with a label. Physical therapy and speech therapy both show up in the staffing, which is what rehabilitation means in practice.

Somebody recovering from an illness or an injury who also needs nursing oversight is who that pairing suits. Three hours a day is the per-resident nursing total.

Rehabilitation happens on site, and Personalized Dietary Menus appears on the amenity list for residents whose diets need it. Medicare is the post-hospital route, limited to skilled care that qualifies. Medicaid covers eligible residents once personal money is gone.

Private funds make the third. Tina Ingrum is the administrator, and the operator is Farthing Mayfield, Ky Opco.

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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
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 Kentucky

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 207 nursing homes in Kentucky. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Kentucky?

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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky?

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.

Nursing Homes in Kentucky at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. 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: 2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. 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: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. 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