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Our editorial team analyzed 207 nursing homes in KY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
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 TableAL (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.
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.
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.
$8.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
57.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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 207 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation nursing home focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, hospice care, and respite care services– residents receive the highest standard of quality living while maintaining and respecting individuality and independence.
Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care in a resort-like community with the utmost hospitality. They provide a range of services, such as wound care, diabetic care, pain management, medication management, and diabetes management – among a few.
Overview of Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a renowned senior care provider, situated in the serene setting of Lexington, KY, offering exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community features a well-trained care and rehabilitation team who are fully committed to the betterment of residents’ lives by offering them individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs and care goals. Featuring 108 well-designed units, the community guarantees a safe and secure living and recovery environment, equipped with all the conveniences and comforts of home.
Whether you are looking for a short-term stay or settling down for long, Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is guaranteed to provide you with all the care and support you need. Residents here are also offered various amenities for their comfort and convenience, as well as an array of fun and fulfilling activities for staying active, engaged, and stimulated. Here, residents are guaranteed to thrive and maintain their optimal well-being to enjoy their retirement life fully.
Overview of Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation
Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Glasgow, KY. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support.
The community has 94 beds, and its rehabilitation services support residents receiving care focused on recovery and function. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare generally applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid helping cover a long term stay when a resident’s savings may not be sufficient, and private pay allowing families to pay directly.
Sarah Rowe serves as administrator, and Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs around the clock licensed nursing care together with rehabilitation services.
Three care types show up on the license at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fulton, KY. Memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are the three. Skilled nursing keeps licensed nursing available around the clock, which is what makes a clinical program list of this kind workable.
Memory care is named for the diagnosis rather than the behavior, supporting residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. That pairing suits a family wanting dementia care without giving up nursing and therapy. Sixty beds are under the license.
Each resident’s daily nursing time measures 2 hours and 44 minutes. Rehabilitation services are named for anyone whose care includes therapy. Beyond that come a restorative program, medication and IV management, diabetic education and training, enteral feeding, tracheotomy care, and pain management.
Those reach from teaching somebody to manage diabetes to feeding by tube and caring for a tracheostomy. It is medically involved work. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which leaves families with more than one route to cover eligible costs.
Lindsay Frazier has the administrator’s role. A salon is among the amenities. The area’s Walk Score is 52; whether that helps depends on mobility, since errands on foot are only reachable by someone able to walk to them.
The Willows at Fritz Farm offers assisted living and skilled nursing care in Lexington, KY. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident lives in a private studio, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Having both care levels under one roof may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident, which matters when a family is comparing how much nursing attention the staffing model provides.
The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may have an option for short outings without a car. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them.
Lexington Country Place is an assisted living and skilled nursing community in the city. The community programs and activities are designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach and luxury setting. The assisted living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. There is a vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service that elevates their daily living. As a proud member of the Phoenix Senior Living Community, Lexington Country Place is the ideal home where seniors thrive in a nurturing environment.
Lexington aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors are able to satisfy their holistic wellness. They house licensed physicians and professionals, offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience.
Pine Meadows Post Acute offers nursing home support, skilled nursing services, memory care, hospice care, and respite stays in the Mason Headly neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky. Dedicated memory care programming provides supervised accommodations for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who are prone to wandering, while hospice programs deliver end-of-life support and respite options offer temporary relief for primary caregivers.
Pine Meadows Residence Opco operates the 120-bed facility alongside administrator Tanner Tippetts. Daily care reports reflect an average of 2 hours and 38 minutes of direct nursing time assigned per resident. Registered dietitians manage meal plans to meet individual therapeutic and dietary requirements. Situated in a location with a 31 walk score, neighborhood errands rely on vehicular transit.
Individuals exploring long-term nursing, specialized memory support, or temporary respite care can connect with Pine Meadows Post Acute to ask about open beds, discuss financial options, or set up a guided tour. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Rosedale Green provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in Covington, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice and palliative care support residents facing serious illness or end of life needs.
The community has 191 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Long term care nursing supports an ongoing stay. Short term rehabilitation and therapy services provide a temporary setting for recovery and assistance, making these care levels suitable for a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who may move from rehabilitation into longer term nursing care.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible services or residence costs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Londa Knollman serves as the administrator, and Kenton Housing operates the community.
Overview of Henderson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Henderson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation services in Henderson, KY, within a 90-bed setting. Residents have access to care as needed with 24-hour staffing. The community also provides short-term stays through respite services.
Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day. Moreover, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
Rehabilitation services, beauty and barber services, and social outings, including church outings, are available on-site. A Chef’s Selection Dinner also showcases cuisine from around the world, and visiting pets are welcome with proof of vaccination. Lindsey Davis serves as administrator, while Henderson Opco operates the center.
Overview of Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Located in Somerset, Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is considered an excellent choice for Kentucky residents seeking top-notch nursing home care and rehabilitation services. What sets it apart is its commitment to elevating senior living through skilled nursing, effective therapies, and a range of comprehensive services. The facility boasts a team of well-trained and dedicated staff, ensuring residents receive the utmost care.
Cumberland takes pride in its professionally supervised therapy programs, on-site therapies, wound care, and medication management. The center not only provides exceptional services but also fosters a vibrant community, emphasizing a positive cultural experience. With scheduled transportation and the option for respite stays, Cumberland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to not only meeting nursing home qualifications but exceeding expectations, ensuring a holistic and enriching experience for its residents.
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.
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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.
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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
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