Page 13 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.

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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 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.
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.
Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Paducah
90
Facility 90
KY AVG 99
Rank #116 / 195
C+
98.9%
Facility 98.9%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #9 / 163
+16%
3.38
Facility 3.38
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #75 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -45%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
31
Facility 31
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #180 / 194
6.2
Facility 6.2
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #152 / 194
-89-
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 46
Rank #27 / 208
Paducah Center For Health And Rehabilitation, LLC
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #87 / 186
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #146 / 186
33.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 33.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #179 / 186
185312
Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
96
Facility 96
KY AVG 99
Rank #99 / 195
C-
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #68 / 163
+7%
3.04
Facility 3.04
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #144 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +49%-18%
$21.9k
Facility $21.9k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #170 / 197
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #163 / 194
7.7
Facility 7.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #176 / 194
488-
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 46
Rank #138 / 208
Cv Louisville Opco I, LLC
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #93 / 186
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #102 / 186
44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #128 / 186
185348
Signature Healthcare of Spencer County ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Taylorsville
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 99
Rank #46 / 195
B-
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #139 / 163
-13%
3.59
Facility 3.59
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #61 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +74%-4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #136 / 194
4.3
Facility 4.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #107 / 194
-89-
39
Facility 39
KY AVG 46
Rank #129 / 208
LP Taylorsville, LLC
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #95 / 186
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #141 / 186
35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #171 / 186
185327
Clinton Place ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Clinton
101
Facility 101
KY AVG 99
Rank #83 / 195
B---- ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -35%-
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #139 / 197
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #118 / 194
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #120 / 194
187-
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 46
Rank #172 / 208
Birchwood Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #128 / 186
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #161 / 186
33.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 33.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #182 / 186
185469
Signature Healthcare at North Hardin Rehab and Wellness Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Radcliff
152
Facility 152
KY AVG 99
Rank #18 / 195
B-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #138 / 163
-12%
3.88
Facility 3.88
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #28 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +1%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #173 / 194
7.0
Facility 7.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #163 / 194
-114--LP Radcliff, LLC
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #26 / 186
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #75 / 186
33.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 33.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #181 / 186
185180
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Elizabethtown
124
Facility 124
KY AVG 99
Rank #39 / 195
C-
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #43 / 163
+10%
3.27
Facility 3.27
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #85 / 193
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +31%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #110 / 194
1.4
Facility 1.4
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #41 / 194
1116-
75
Facility 75
KY AVG 46
Rank #16 / 208
LP E-Town, LLC
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #39 / 186
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #87 / 186
34.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #174 / 186
185118
Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Brodhead
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 99
Rank #72 / 195
C
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #67 / 163
+8%
3.32
Facility 3.32
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #85 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +3%-11%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #161 / 197
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #154 / 194
6.7
Facility 6.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #161 / 194
295-
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 46
Rank #196 / 208
LP Brodhead, LLC
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #103 / 186
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #144 / 186
36.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #169 / 186
185246
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Louisville
154
Facility 154
KY AVG 99
Rank #17 / 195
F
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #53 / 163
+9%
3.19
Facility 3.19
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #108 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +15%-14%
$17.5k
Facility $17.5k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #166 / 197
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #178 / 194
10.0
Facility 10.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #186 / 194
7143-
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 46
Rank #27 / 208
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #16 / 186
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #23 / 186
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #111 / 186
185039
Home of the Innocents ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
76
Facility 76
KY AVG 99
Rank #132 / 195
C+
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #49 / 163
+9%- ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ - ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +29%-
$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
271-
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 46
Rank #138 / 208
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Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Somerset
166
Facility 166
KY AVG 99
Rank #13 / 195
B
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #149 / 163
-26%
3.92
Facility 3.92
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #28 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -44%+5%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #95 / 194
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 194
-105-
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 46
Rank #160 / 208
Hanging Rock, Ltc, LLC
$11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #53 / 186
$5.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #48 / 186
49.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #75 / 186
185152

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 Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation

Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Paducah, Kentucky, offering skilled nursing with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation services include e stim and VitalStim, so a resident can receive ongoing nursing care and rehabilitation in the same facility.

The home has 90 beds, with 99% occupancy, meaning nearly all available beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 3h 23m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse time allocated to each resident across a day.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover the cost depending on eligibility and financial resources. Medication and IV management are available, along with trach and respiratory services for residents who need those forms of clinical support.

Enclosed courtyards and gardens provide outdoor spaces on site. Residents can also attend or participate in live entertainment, exercise programs, religious services and gatherings, and outings. Nichole Sells serves as the administrator, and Paducah Center For Health And Rehabilitation operates the facility.

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Overview of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing support, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Secured units within the memory care department assist residents experiencing cognitive decline or wandering tendencies. Temporary respite admissions provide coverage when primary family caregivers require time off for travel or recovery.

Cv Louisville Opco I operates the 96-bed center under administrator Bridgette Beason. Nursing department records show an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes of direct daily care provided per resident. In-house rehabilitation services deliver physical and occupational therapy directly on site.

Located in an area with a 36 walk score, the campus sits in a car-dependent neighborhood where routine errands require vehicle transport. Payment methods include Medicare for short-term stays, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families searching for multi-level care options or specialized memory support can connect with Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation to verify unit openings, go over payment details, or arrange a personal tour.

Contact Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Signature Healthcare of Spencer County

Owned by LP Taylorsville, LLC, Signature Healthcare of Spencer County is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Taylorsville, Kentucky. Residents can access care with licensed nurses on-site. Moreover, rehabilitation services provide recovery-focused care to improve residents’ functionality.

This 120-bed home has private rooms and is administered by Jordan Dempsey. A total of 3 hours and 36 minutes of nursing care is also provided per resident each day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This also means that Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly through personal funds.

Moreover, a pharmacy is available around the clock to support medication access at any hour, while Care Navigation can help coordinate services. The Quality of Life Activities Program also provides organized activities, and residents can also take part in volunteer opportunities, meet with a facility chaplain, and attend weekly multi-denominational religious services.

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Overview of Clinton Place

Clinton Place provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Clinton, Kentucky. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised care and may also need nursing support.

The community has 101 beds, with rehabilitation services available so residents can receive therapy as part of their care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident; Trella Wilson serves as administrator, and Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation operates the community.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare at North Hardin Rehab and Wellness Center

Signature Healthcare at North Hardin Rehab and Wellness Center is a nursing home in Radcliff, Kentucky, offering palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care supports residents who need nursing oversight and daily assistance, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay, making the home a possible fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The home has 152 beds, so it is a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Clinical Services and dialysis are available as specific programs, while rehabilitation services offer restorative therapy for residents working to regain or maintain function.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal or family funds. Desirae Hawkins is the administrator, and LP Radcliff operates the community.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown

Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility administered by Weslene Dillard in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Licensed nurses provide care for residents, particularly those with ongoing medical oversight, supported by 24-hour staffing. Short-term rehabilitation is also available for those who require temporary skilled care during recovery.

The home has 124 beds, with an occupancy of 94.7%. Moreover, a total of 3 hours and 16 minutes of nursing care is provided per resident per day. Admissions are also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing several ways to cover expenses. This also suggests that Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care, Medicaid gives eligible residents another payment route, and private pay allows a resident or family to pay directly.

Contact Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown

Overview of Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center

Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Brodhead, Kentucky, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and rehabilitation services support recovery after illness, surgery, or injury.

The center has 104 beds. Its clinical programs include IV administration, care after surgery, respiratory care, tracheostomy care, wound care, wound vac care, cardiac care, diabetic care, oncology care, and hospice or palliative care, so residents with these documented needs can receive treatment within the facility. Transportation is available, and religious services are offered.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing families to use Medicare for eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid when eligible, or their own funds. Austin Gibson serves as administrator, and LP Brodhead operates the center. Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, rehabilitation after a procedure, or a short term respite stay.

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Overview of Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation

Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation in Louisville, Kentucky, provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 154 beds. Short term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy support residents recovering from illness, injury, or a hospital stay, including people who need therapy before returning home or moving to their next care setting. Outpatient Therapy is a named program at the community.

Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for a family seeking nursing care alongside memory care, hospice care, rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Ken Bogard serves as administrator.

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Home of the Innocents

1100 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206
Overview of Home of the Innocents

Home of the Innocents in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serves the region by offering nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Respite stays offer temporary support when a primary caregiver takes time away. Beyond traditional nursing services, the campus hosts mental and behavioral health programs, foster care assistance, parent education, custody exchange support, pediatric complex care, and residential treatment.

Founded in 1880, the 76-bed community operates under the guidance of administrator April Raddish. Total nurse staffing averages 9 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day across the building.

Prospective representatives seeking specialized nursing or short-term relief care can contact Home of the Innocents directly to evaluate program details, discuss current openings, and review enrollment steps.

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Overview of Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, situated in the picturesque town of Somerset, Kentucky, dedicates itself to providing compassionate and expert care for seniors. Whether residents require short-term rehabilitation, long-term support, or specialized memory care, Somerwoods remains committed to enhancing their quality of life.

The center supports those with dementia through its dedicated Memory Care Units. For individuals recovering from acute illnesses or accidents, Somerwoods offers 24/7 care and rehabilitation. Elderly residents and individuals with chronic conditions benefit from continuous skilled nursing care. Whether residents are recuperating from a short-term stay or embarking on a senior care journey, Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands ready to provide quality care in a compassionate environment.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

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

Care Quality 35%

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

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

Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

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

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

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

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

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

Environment & Accessibility 5%

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

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

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

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

How do I choose the right nursing home in Kentucky?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kentucky, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Kentucky?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Nursing Homes in Kentucky at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 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