Page 12 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

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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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Pine Meadows Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Lexington (Mason Headly)
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 83
Rank #52 / 340
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #10 / 168
+15%
2.64
Facility 2.64
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #180 / 190
-11%-30%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #139 / 190
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 190
-117-
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 43
Rank #276 / 402
Tanner Tippetts
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #23 / 183
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #23 / 183
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #74 / 183
185215
Masonic Homes Kentucky
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Crescent Hill)
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 83
Rank #33 / 340
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #58 / 168
+9%
5.32
Facility 5.32
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #9 / 190
+11%+42%
$14.9k
Facility $14.9k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #156 / 194
19
Facility 19
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #148 / 190
6.3
Facility 6.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #154 / 190
4126-
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 43
Rank #42 / 402
Harold Armstrong
$23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #1 / 183
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #3 / 183
58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #29 / 183
185388
Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Frankfort
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 340
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #41 / 168
+11%
2.64
Facility 2.64
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #180 / 190
+6%-30%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #36 / 190
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #74 / 190
-94-
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 43
Rank #283 / 402
Lexington Health Management LLC
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #104 / 183
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #74 / 183
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #48 / 183
185159
Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Owingsville
99
Facility 99
KY AVG 83
Rank #107 / 340
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #20 / 168
+14%
2.80
Facility 2.80
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #165 / 190
-14%-25%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #165 / 190
8.0
Facility 8.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #178 / 190
895-
24
Facility 24
KY AVG 43
Rank #318 / 402
-
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #75 / 183
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #60 / 183
51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #58 / 183
185254
Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
MC
SNF
Fulton
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #223 / 340
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #76 / 168
+7%
2.74
Facility 2.74
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #173 / 190
-47%-27%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #64 / 190
4.5
Facility 4.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #107 / 190
-54-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 402
Lindsay Adams
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #163 / 183
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #181 / 183
32.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 32.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #181 / 183
185047
Richwood Nursing &Amp; Rehab
NH
MC
PC
SNF
La Grange
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 83
Rank #52 / 340
--
2.95
Facility 2.95
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #143 / 190
+56%-21%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #141 / 194
13
Facility 13
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #102 / 190
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #62 / 190
1129-
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 43
Rank #12 / 402
Blair Einfeldt
$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #30 / 183
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #28 / 183
50.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #65 / 183
185438
Rosedale Green
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Covington
191
Facility 191
KY AVG 83
Rank #7 / 340
--
3.62
Facility 3.62
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #60 / 190
-58%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #76 / 190
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #62 / 190
2169--Londa Knollman
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #8 / 183
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #15 / 183
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #136 / 183
185225
Valhalla Post Acute
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
162
Facility 162
KY AVG 83
Rank #16 / 340
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #118 / 168
-1%
2.76
Facility 2.76
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #165 / 190
-59%-26%
$18.0k
Facility $18.0k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #164 / 194
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #157 / 190
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #74 / 190
4135-
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 43
Rank #396 / 402
Muhammad Babar
$19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #7 / 183
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #8 / 183
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #69 / 183
185455
Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Calvert City
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 83
Rank #97 / 340
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #130 / 168
-5%
3.51
Facility 3.51
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #65 / 190
-33%-7%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #159 / 194
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #125 / 190
8.0
Facility 8.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #178 / 190
280-
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 43
Rank #367 / 402
Stacey Bullock
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #116 / 183
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #146 / 183
37.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #159 / 183
185195
Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Mayfield
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 83
Rank #83 / 340
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #13 / 168
+15%
3.06
Facility 3.06
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #126 / 190
-7%-18%
$26.1k
Facility $26.1k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #169 / 194
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #116 / 190
5.0
Facility 5.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #124 / 190
4101-
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 43
Rank #117 / 402
-
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #72 / 183
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #114 / 183
34.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #170 / 183
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Overview of Green Acres Healthcare

Mayfield, Kentucky serves as the setting for Green Acres Healthcare, a 60-bed nursing home owned by Tina Ingrum and located on West Farthing Street. Established one year ago, the facility processes resident accounts through standard pathways, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid. The local territory carries a Walk Score of 56, indicating a moderately walkable environment where a few day-to-day errands can be managed on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

The facility operates at a 95 percent occupancy rate, providing care to a population with an average length of stay tracking at 130 days. These daily operations balance long-term housing requirements with temporary post-acute rehabilitation services. Shift logs indicate that the 24-hour care team averages 3 hours and 34 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, utilizing an on-site therapy department to manage medication schedules, IV services, and post-hospital transitions.

Individuals can coordinate an on-site visit to inspect the therapy layouts, view the lobby fireplace area, and evaluate the clinical shift structures firsthand. The front office handles these property walks alongside specific questions about community activities, personalized dietary menus, around-the-clock snack access, and common lounge spaces.

Contact Green Acres Healthcare

Overview of Pine Meadows Post Acute

Pine Meadows Post Acute operates a 120-bed building on Hill Rise Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, under the ownership of Tanner Tippetts. The facility processes residential billing through standard channels like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood is only somewhat walkable, visitors and family members will generally find a personal vehicle most practical for travel and running local errands.

The home runs at nearly full occupancy, with individual resident stays averaging about 201 days. Having this timeframe means the daily floor schedule shifts between short-term post-hospital therapy and steady long-term nursing care. The clinical team provides continuous floor coverage, averaging 2 hours and 41 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day to run specialized tracks like neurological recovery, complex wound care, memory support, and hospice services.

The interior layout features dedicated dining spaces where menus are handled by registered dietitians to match specific medical nutrition requirements. Everyday workflows combine standard housekeeping and room upkeep with an active social calendar. For families reviewing the building’s history, past state inspection reports noted operational gaps in documentation, communication, food safety, and infection control, which the team has worked to update.

Prospective representatives can evaluate how the facility manages its daily nursing shifts, specialized neurological rehabilitation tracks, and current safety compliance protocols. The home coordinates these clinical responsibilities with regular services, including dietitian-managed meal planning, structured social activities, and round-the-clock building supervision.

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Overview of Masonic Homes Kentucky

Masonic Homes Kentucky is a 136-bed nursing home in Louisville, tucked into a very walkable pocket of the city. Walk Score puts it at 72, so a lot of daily errands are doable on foot. University of Louisville Medical Center sits close by too, which matters when extra healthcare access comes up.

Occupancy runs around 71.5%, and the average stay lands at 84 days. That number tells its own story: this is a place built for both short recovery stays and longer-term nursing care, not just one or the other. Someone bouncing back from surgery and someone settling in for months could both be down the same hallway.

Nursing hours land at about 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, split across RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides. Rehab services run alongside that daily care, which matters most for residents working to rebuild strength or mobility after a hospital stay, an injury, or surgery.

Paying for care has a few routes here: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so families are not boxed into one option.

The facts point toward a facility built for range; there is enough daily nursing support and rehab access to serve someone who needs a short recovery window, and enough structure to support someone settling in for a longer stay. Either way, the staffing and rehab combination gives residents a real shot at recovery or steady, ongoing care.

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Overview of Frankfort Care and Rehabilitation

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.

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Overview of Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility is located on Wyoming Road in Owingsville, Kentucky. Ridgeway Nrf Operations owns this 99-bed home, which takes private funds alongside conventional Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 24, meaning family members and visitors will generally need a personal vehicle to get around and run errands.

The facility opened its doors just a year ago, structuring its daily workflow around short-term post-hospital therapy, temporary respite care, and standard long-term stays. The floor team provides continuous medical coverage around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 6 minutes of direct nursing care for each resident daily. This care block is split into 55 minutes from practical nurses, 29 minutes from registered nurses, and 29 minutes from nurse aides to handle routine physical assistance and medical tracking.

The newly built layout features furnished private and semi-private rooms, a library, computer access, and free Wi-Fi. Everyday routines mix regular housekeeping and laundry with on-site dental, eye, hearing, and podiatry clinics, alongside a built-in pharmacy, lab work, and X-ray services. The property includes an outdoor courtyard, a mobile garden, and a hair salon, while maintaining an open visiting hours policy and a pet-friendly structure.

Interested individuals can evaluate how the newly established team structures its 24-hour nursing rotation, therapy equipment setups, and on-site multi-specialty medical clinics. The community pairs these medical services with standard amenities, including a pet-friendly room layout, library access, open visiting hours, and dedicated resident transit.

Contact Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Overview of Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation

Lindsay Adams owns Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 60-bed skilled nursing home that recently launched operations in Fulton, Kentucky. The business office routes billing accounts through standard regional pathways, accepting private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid options. The local geographic area carries a Walk Score of 52, establishing a moderately walkable neighborhood layout where visiting guests can complete a few day-to-day errands on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

The facility divides its daily clinical workflows between short-term medical rehabilitation tracks and long-term senior housing needs. The building operates at a 90 percent occupancy rate across its 60 beds, with the resident population experiencing an average length of stay tracking at 121 days. Shift logs indicate that the 24-hour nursing team averages 2 hours and 31 minutes of direct care per resident each day to monitor a specialized memory care track for dementia alongside clinical tasks like IV management, diabetic education, enteral feeding, tracheotomy care, and pain tracking.

Families can schedule an in-person tour to check out the physical rehabilitation layout, evaluate the direct nursing shifts, and view the lobby fireplace area firsthand. The front desk handles these property walks alongside specific inquiries regarding room vacancies, 24-hour snack access, personalized dietary menus, Wi-Fi availability, and the monthly calendar of social activities like bingo and art classes.

Contact Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC

Overview of Richwood Nursing & Rehab

Richwood Nursing & Rehab operates a 120-bed building on a street layout scoring an 80 for walkability in La Grange, Kentucky. Blair Einfeldt owns this community, which accepts typical financial pathways like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because of the high neighborhood walk score, family members and visiting guests can easily manage most errands and short outdoor walks entirely on foot.

The facility runs at an 89 percent occupancy rate, with individual stays averaging about 180 days. Having this timeframe means the daily routine balances short-term post-hospital physical therapy with standard long-term housing and clinical care. The nursing crew covers the building around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 5 minutes of direct medical monitoring per resident each day through a structured rotation of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides.

The interior layout features a large rehabilitation gym alongside specialized units for palliative care and memory support tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. General daily operations pair regular house maintenance, laundry, and dietary programs with open common spaces and outdoor courtyards. For families reviewing the building’s historical files, past state inspections tracked a resident transport van accident that was fully corrected, and the most recent survey documented zero new deficiencies.

Interested residents can look into how the facility manages its daily nursing schedules, specialized memory care units, and recent safety compliance records.

Contact Richwood Nursing &Amp; Rehab

Overview of Rosedale Green

Rosedale Green operates a 191-bed home in Covington, Kentucky, managed under the direction of Londa Knollman. The facility processes residents’ billing through standard pathways like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood scores a 1 for walkability, visitors and family members will find a personal vehicle entirely necessary for travel and local errands.

The community runs at an 89 percent occupancy rate, with residents staying for an average of 413 days. This timeline shows that the daily floor routine combines long-term residential stays with short-term post-hospital therapy. The nursing crew covers the floor around the clock, providing an average of 4 hours and 22 minutes of direct care per resident each day through a team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides.

The interior layout accommodates a variety of clinical tracks, including standard rehabilitation, memory units, short-term skilled care, and palliative or hospice services. General operations manage everyday chores like laundry, housecleaning, and room maintenance. For families reviewing the building’s historical files, past state inspections identified issues with infection control and resident safety, though follow-up surveys confirmed that these deficiencies were corrected.

Families can evaluate how the facility manages its daily nursing schedules, specialized memory support units, and clinical correction protocols.

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Valhalla Post Acute

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

You can find Valhalla Post Acute operating in Louisville, Kentucky, under the ownership of Muhammad Babar. This 148-bed building maintains an 83 percent occupancy rate and processes residential stays through typical financial channels like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood requires a car for most travel, visitors and family members will find a personal vehicle essential for running local errands.

Most people who come here stay for roughly three months. This shorter timeline means the daily schedule leans heavily toward post-hospital rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and short-term recovery tracks. The nursing team covers the floor around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 42 minutes of direct attention for each resident daily across shifts of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides. Beyond standard rehab, the clinical department manages complex wound care, diabetes tracking, behavioral health, and hospice services.

Inside the facility, a dedicated rehabilitation gym is paired with specialized dining programs tailored to the nutritional needs of diabetic and wound-care patients. The staff handles all everyday obligations like housekeeping, room maintenance, and personal laundry. For families researching the home, state inspection reports have previously pointed out operational gaps in documentation, staff training, wound care tracking, and food safety protocols.

Prospective residents can look into how the building structures its short-term therapy plans, on-site clinical tracking, and medical record-keeping. The home coordinates these specialized medical services with standard provisions, including an active physical therapy gym, tailored dietary menus, and continuous nursing oversight.

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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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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in 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 197 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.