Page 12 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.
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: 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.
The Willows at Hamburg ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Lexington
103
Facility 103
KY AVG 99
Rank #79 / 195
?
31.1%
Facility 31.1%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #162 / 163
-63%
4.80
Facility 4.80
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #14 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -20%+29%
$61.6k
Facility $61.6k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #182 / 197
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #45 / 194
1.8
Facility 1.8
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #20 / 194
232--Trilogy Healthcare Of Fayette 1, LLC
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #42 / 186
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #21 / 186
58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #25 / 186
185470
Life Care Center of Morehead ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Morehead
97
Facility 97
KY AVG 99
Rank #96 / 195
C-
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #71 / 163
+7%
3.70
Facility 3.70
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #52 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +11%-1%
$15.3k
Facility $15.3k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #160 / 197
13
Facility 13
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #110 / 194
4.3
Facility 4.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #107 / 194
188-
67
Facility 67
KY AVG 46
Rank #39 / 208
Campbell/Preston Medical Investors, LLC
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #104 / 186
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #58 / 186
60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #17 / 186
185155
The Willows at Harrodsburg ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Harrodsburg
81
Facility 81
KY AVG 99
Rank #128 / 195
?--
3.85
Facility 3.85
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #39 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 0%+3%
$12.5k
Facility $12.5k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #150 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #55 / 194
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #90 / 194
143-
67
Facility 67
KY AVG 46
Rank #39 / 208
Trilogy Healthcare Of Mercer, LLC
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #129 / 186
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #98 / 186
56.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #37 / 186
185210
Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Owensboro
184
Facility 184
KY AVG 99
Rank #7 / 195
?
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #147 / 163
-20%
3.67
Facility 3.67
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #52 / 193
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -38%-1%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #182 / 194
7.7
Facility 7.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #189 / 194
4125-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 46
Rank #197 / 208
Owensboro Ky Opco, LLC
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #44 / 186
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #44 / 186
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #95 / 186
185236
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Louisville
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 99
Rank #34 / 195
A-
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #88 / 163
+4%
2.67
Facility 2.67
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #174 / 193
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -50%-28%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #79 / 194
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #69 / 194
-114-
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 46
Rank #190 / 208
Hanging Rock, Ltc, LLC
$13.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #36 / 186
$6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #36 / 186
45.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #110 / 186
185288
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
Louisville (Highlands Douglass)
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 99
Rank #72 / 195
D
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #143 / 163
-16%
3.15
Facility 3.15
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #125 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +11%-15%
$12.1k
Facility $12.1k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #148 / 197
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #184 / 194
11.7
Facility 11.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #191 / 194
574A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 46
Rank #99 / 208
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, LLC
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #64 / 186
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #35 / 186
58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #27 / 186
185237
Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Calvert City
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 99
Rank #84 / 195
C
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #129 / 163
-6%
3.51
Facility 3.51
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #65 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -33%-6%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #161 / 197
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #130 / 194
8.0
Facility 8.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #178 / 194
280-
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 46
Rank #194 / 208
LP Calvert City, LLC
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #119 / 186
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #149 / 186
37.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #162 / 186
185195
Valhalla Post Acute ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
162
Facility 162
KY AVG 99
Rank #15 / 195
D
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #117 / 163
-2%
2.76
Facility 2.76
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #166 / 193
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -59%-26%
$18.0k
Facility $18.0k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #167 / 197
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #136 / 194
2.8
Facility 2.8
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #49 / 194
4135-
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 46
Rank #205 / 208
Lake Forest Post Acute, LLC
$19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #6 / 186
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #7 / 186
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #73 / 186
185455
Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 99
Rank #34 / 195
C+
96.1%
Facility 96.1%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #26 / 163
+13%
3.14
Facility 3.14
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #125 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -6%-16%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #143 / 194
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #144 / 194
2123-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 46
Rank #118 / 208
Greenwood Snf Operations LLC
$14.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #23 / 186
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #25 / 186
47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 47.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #94 / 186
185187
Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Elizabethtown
65
Facility 65
KY AVG 99
Rank #148 / 195
C+
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #135 / 163
-10%
2.69
Facility 2.69
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #174 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +38%-28%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #148 / 194
4.8
Facility 4.8
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #124 / 194
-50A+
75
Facility 75
KY AVG 46
Rank #16 / 208
Elizabethtown Opco, LLC
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #142 / 186
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #140 / 186
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #80 / 186
185266

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

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Overview of The Willows at Hamburg

The Willows at Hamburg offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Lexington, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 103 beds, and rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for someone recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 48m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families the ability to use an eligible public benefit or pay directly for care. Samuel Frazier serves as the administrator, and Trilogy Healthcare Of Fayette 1 operates the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Residents have several ways to stay active. A fitness center, walking paths, and a resident garden provide places for exercise and outdoor activity, while the salon offers on-site personal grooming. Chef-prepared meals are provided, and transportation services offer arranged travel when a resident cannot drive themselves.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Morehead

Life Care Center of Morehead is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Morehead, KY, providing 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery and functional work. The combination may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care while working toward improved function.

The center has 97 beds, giving families the community’s available bed capacity. Total nurse staffing is 3h 42m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s eligibility and payment arrangement.

A beauty salon and barber shop allow residents to receive grooming services within the community. Transportation is also available, and William Hurst serves as administrator; Campbell/Preston Medical Investors operates the center.

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Overview of The Willows at Harrodsburg

The Willows at Harrodsburg offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Harrodsburg, KY. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living offers a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 81 beds. A resident whose needs increase over time may be able to move between care levels within The Willows at Harrodsburg instead of starting over at another community, so the range of services may suit changing care needs. Rachel Dadisman serves as administrator, and Trilogy Healthcare Of Mercer operates the community. Total nurse staffing is 3h 51m per resident each day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing assigned per resident.

There are practical spaces for daily life. Residents can use the fitness center for exercise and the salon for personal grooming, while the resident garden and outdoor seating offer designated outdoor areas. Chef prepared meals are provided, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy during recovery or as part of ongoing support. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. 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. The area has a Walk Score of 67 / 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing home care, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care are the work at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, KY. Sixteen programs carry names here, and licensed nursing is the one with no schedule attached to it. The secure memory care unit is another of the sixteen, and the only one with a door, supervising residents who need that level of support.

Comfort for serious or advanced illness is the point of the hospice and palliative pairing, which the program list carries as a single entry. The building is licensed for 184 beds. Daily nursing weighs in at 3 hours and 40 minutes for each resident.

Payment comes by way of Medicaid, Medicare, or private funds. Physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation are named programs, so those sessions happen without a car journey attached. A salon is named too.

Erin Whitehouse is administrator, with Owensboro Ky Opco, LLC as the operating entity. Round-the-clock nursing, a secure memory unit, and comfort-focused care together fit a resident needing ongoing supervision or a shift toward comfort.

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Overview of Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s unwavering commitment to a heartfelt approach in providing support and healing makes it a trusted and genuine choice for those seeking exceptional care in Louisville, Florida. The center collaborates with local universities and community-based epidemiology clinical experts to ensure the highest standards of safety and infection control, putting residents’ well-being at the forefront.
Its abundant windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors. State-of-the-art gym equipment also provides residents with opportunities for physical therapy and wellness, helping them on their journey to recovery. Spacious lounge and activity areas are designed for socializing and connecting with others, while reliable Wi-Fi and telephone services keep residents connected with their loved ones. The center’s commitment to cleanliness and comfort is evident through its meticulous housekeeping and laundry services. Their on-site salon and nail services add an extra touch of care and pampering. In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, residents are not just patients, but valued individuals with unique stories to tell.

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Overview of Cherokee Park Rehabilitation

Embraced by the beauty of Louisville, Cherokee Park Rehabilitation spans 12 acres of pristine woodlands. This facility holds a wealth of heritage dating back to 1949. The exquisite upscale details of the furnished interiors and the light-filled and airy rooms create a therapeutic ambiance. The staff at Cherokee Park Rehabilitation are highly skilled and compassionate individuals driven by a genuine commitment to exceptional care. From specialized therapies to wound care, tracheotomy care to bariatric care, and even palliative care, the needs of each resident are met with expertise, ensuring a personalized approach to healing.
At Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, healing goes beyond just physical recovery. Engaging activities such as gardening outings and social gatherings are woven into the fabric of daily life, bringing joy to the hearts of the residents. The home also understands the significance of staying connected in today’s digital world. With modern amenities such as WiFi, a solarium, a grand piano, and TV, residents can stay in touch with their loved ones and enjoy the comforts of home with newfound connections.

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Overview of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Set in Calvert City, KY, Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a trusted senior care provider that aims to redefine the healthcare industry through resident centered healthcare services. These include a variety of clinical services, such as short-term care, long-term care, advanced wound care, palliative care, hospice care, dementia care, and advanced disease management care. A registered nurse is available 24-hour to meet residents’ needs anytime of the day.

Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ensures their residents are living their life to the fullest while they recover with their many life enrichment programs. Here, residents enjoy going on vacations and regular outings, volunteer opportunities, participating in hobby clubs, or the annual Signature Olympics events, and resident art shows. The community also features an array of interesting amenities, including internet learning, a beauty shop, bereavement accommodations, 24-hour pharmacy, full-time chaplain, and their annual Hall of Fame Café Event.

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Valhalla Post Acute

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
Overview of Valhalla Post Acute

In Louisville, KY, the license at Valhalla Post Acute names nursing home care, palliative care, respite care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Nursing coverage here is continuous, the one thing on that list with no off period. Hospice is aimed at comfort close to the end.

Palliative care does the same work of comfort and symptom control while a serious illness is still being treated. Respite care takes a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The home holds 162 beds, which suits a family needing temporary cover as much as a resident in short-term rehabilitation. A resident here receives 2 hours and 46 minutes of nursing daily.

Outpatient Therapy and Short-Term Rehab keep the therapy work inside the building. Complex Wound Care, Behavioral Health, and Diabetes Care are named beside them, along with palliative care and hospice.

Medicaid can carry a long stay once personal savings run short. Medicare covers only the skilled care that follows a hospital admission. Private pay puts the bill on the household. Lake Forest Post Acute operates the home, with Andrew Bullock as administrator.

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Overview of Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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

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

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

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

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

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Overview of Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a person nearing the end of life, and respite care provides a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time. Respite care can also support a family caregiver who needs temporary help. Rehabilitation services allow therapy to be part of a resident’s care at the center, and a doctor is on staff. Social gatherings and outings give residents scheduled opportunities for group activities, while beauty and barber services, along with a salon or spa, provide personal grooming on site.

The community has 65 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay. Medicaid may help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Cassie Allen serves as administrator, and Elizabethtown Opco operates the community.

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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.

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  • Updated quarterly
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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
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    Operational
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    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.

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  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

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  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

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  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

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  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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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: 3.0/ 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: 3.0/ 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