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Page 14 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 193 nursing homes in Kentucky using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
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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

Compare Nursing Homes around Kentucky

The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

CMS & KY Dept. of Health data

Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Owensboro
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #90 / 168
+4%
4.18
Facility 4.18
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 191
+14%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #11 / 193
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #17 / 193
-81A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 41
Rank #170 / 423
Matthew Clark
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #52 / 194
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #87 / 194
39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #173 / 194
185346
Westport Place Health Campus
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Louisville
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 82
Rank #325 / 341
--
3.44
Facility 3.44
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 191
+46%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #20 / 193
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #31 / 193
-55-
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 41
Rank #183 / 423
Lauren Powers
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #51 / 194
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #46 / 194
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #85 / 194
185466
Magnolia Village
NH
SNF
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #15 / 168
+15%
2.56
Facility 2.56
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #178 / 191
-32%-32%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 193
-58-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 41
Rank #237 / 423
Magnolia Village Health Center LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #149 / 194
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #131 / 194
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #68 / 194
185435
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 82
Rank #36 / 341
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #145 / 168
-14%
3.39
Facility 3.39
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 191
-6%-10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #142 / 193
9.0
Facility 9.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #185 / 193
-96-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
Myra Raymer
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #122 / 194
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #49 / 194
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #7 / 194
185087
Edmonson Center
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 82
Rank #181 / 341
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #13 / 168
+15%
3.47
Facility 3.47
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #68 / 191
-41%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #89 / 193
5.5
Facility 5.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #144 / 193
372-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
Edmonson Health Center LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #97 / 194
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #91 / 194
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #98 / 194
185401
Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 82
Rank #70 / 341
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #72 / 168
+7%
3.29
Facility 3.29
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
+22%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #89 / 193
3.7
Facility 3.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #81 / 193
399-
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #231 / 423
LP Louisville Quinn Drive, LLC
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #74 / 194
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #80 / 194
42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #113 / 194
185311
Hopkins Center
NH
SNF
Woodburn
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 82
Rank #258 / 341
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #108 / 168
0%
2.67
Facility 2.67
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #175 / 191
-33%-29%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 193
-42-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
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$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $5.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #173 / 194
$2.6M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $2.6M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #155 / 194
47.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 47.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #40 / 194
185167
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
NH
Wilmore
285
Facility 285
KY AVG 82
Rank #1 / 341
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #159 / 168
-41%
6.03
Facility 6.03
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #8 / 191
-20%+61%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 193
-142-
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 41
Rank #95 / 423
Benjamin Adams
$23.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #32 / 194
$23.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #1 / 194
100.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 100.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #1 / 194
185473
Redbanks Colonial Terrace
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Sebree
87
Facility 87
KY AVG 82
Rank #149 / 341
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #58 / 168
+9%
3.91
Facility 3.91
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #37 / 191
-17%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #29 / 193
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 193
-80A+
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 41
Rank #220 / 423
Henderson County Health Care Corporation
$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #150 / 194
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #136 / 194
62.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 62.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #75 / 194
185291
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Richmond
93
Facility 93
KY AVG 82
Rank #126 / 341
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #55 / 168
+10%
3.49
Facility 3.49
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #68 / 191
-48%-7%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #1 / 193
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 193
-86-
78
Facility 78
KY AVG 41
Rank #18 / 423
Benita Dickenson
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #118 / 194
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #72 / 194
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #32 / 194
185061
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Middlesboro
95
Facility 95
KY AVG 82
Rank #116 / 341
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #17 / 168
+15%
3.34
Facility 3.34
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
-26%-11%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #1 / 193
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 193
-92-
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Melissa Robbins
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #68 / 194
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #99 / 194
43.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #163 / 194
185240
Providence Pointe Healthcare
NH
PC
SNF
Paducah
108
Facility 108
KY AVG 82
Rank #76 / 341
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #34 / 168
+12%
4.23
Facility 4.23
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 191
-13%+13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #66 / 193
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 193
-102-
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 41
Rank #50 / 423
Douglas Cox
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #63 / 194
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #78 / 194
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #132 / 194
185227
The Springs at Stony Brook
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 82
Rank #79 / 341
--
3.30
Facility 3.30
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
-27%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #7 / 193
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 193
-66-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #292 / 423
Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #71 / 194
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #44 / 194
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #46 / 194
185485
Nazareth Home Clifton
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
144
Facility 144
KY AVG 82
Rank #24 / 341
--
4.23
Facility 4.23
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 191
+1%+13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #134 / 193
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 193
-105A+
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 41
Rank #244 / 423
Greg Cobb
$13.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #25 / 194
$8.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #29 / 194
59.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #88 / 194
185442
Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Maysville
130
Facility 130
KY AVG 82
Rank #37 / 341
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #87 / 168
+5%
3.07
Facility 3.07
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #139 / 191
-49%-18%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #11 / 193
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 193
-115-
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 41
Rank #126 / 423
-
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #37 / 194
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #58 / 194
45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #139 / 194
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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.

Contact Valhalla Post Acute

Overview of Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation provides compassionate skilled nursing care. It is located in Ashland, Kentucky, and offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. The facility is designed to support residents in reclaiming their independence with personalized care plans.

Contact Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center

Owned by LP Re II Holdings, Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 104-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Brodhead, Kentucky. Located on West Main Street, it’s in a car-dependent area where most daily errands demand a car. Although newly established, the center has assembled a clinical program focused on post-acute rehabilitation and long-term skilled care for patients with complex medical needs. It currently operates at 76 percent occupancy, averaging a stay duration of 79 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing residents.

The facility’s strength is its breadth of specialized services. It offers extensive rehabilitation programs for orthopedic recovery, joint replacement therapy, and fall management, alongside respiratory care and wound management, such as wound vac therapy. Cardiac care, diabetic care, and oncology care round out medical specialties. For patients requiring more specialized support, the center supplies hospice and palliative care, psychosocial intervention, and outpatient therapy services. The staff also supervises enteral tube feeding, pain management, and medication administration with 24-hour registered nurse supervision and physician on-call coverage. Therapeutic recreation includes recreational therapy and even Nintendo Wii virtual rehab options. Patients get an average of 3 hours 24 minutes of total nursing care per resident day, backed by a team of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, making the home accessible to families with different coverage options. Respite care exists for short-term stays, and discharge planning includes home assessments and patient and family education before transition back home. As part of the therapeutic repertoire, pet therapy is offered.

Contact Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation

Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation operates a 104-bed building under the management of Beck Mayfield Ky Opco in Mayfield, Kentucky. The property sits in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 56, which allows visitors and family members to complete a moderate number of local errands on foot. Financial billing runs through standard channels, accepting private funds along with conventional Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

The home runs at a 97 percent occupancy rate, with individual resident stays averaging about 118 days. This timeline structures the daily floor routine around short-term post-hospital therapy, stroke recovery, and orthopedic or cardiac rehabilitation. To monitor these recovery tracks, the 24-hour nursing team averages 3 hours and 2 minutes of direct care per resident daily, utilizing a clinical rotation that divides hours among registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides.

The clinical department handles complex medical needs like wound care, tube feeding, ostomy care, and dedicated dementia programs. Indoors, the layout offers personal phones, high-speed internet, a beauty salon, and workstation areas with printer access. Daily calendars mix standard cleaning and laundry with movies, Wii gaming, therapeutic bowling, and a pet visitation program, while recent state surveys and complaint checks documented a deficiency rate of zero.

Older adults can look into how the facility manages its daily nursing schedules, specialized post-surgical therapy tracks, and clean regulatory compliance files.

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Overview of Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation

Jett SNF Operations LLC owns Breathitt Health & Rehabilitation, a 120-bed skilled nursing property located in Jackson, Kentucky. The administration handles standard financial accounts by processing private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid options. The immediate neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 51, establishing a moderately walkable layout where visitors can manage a few common daily errands on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

The building runs at a 45 percent occupancy rate across its 120 beds, with residents staying for an average of 392 days. This timeline shows a stable operational mix of long-term medical housing and short-term post-hospital recovery tracks.

To manage these health goals, the 24-hour care team logs an average of 2 hours and 6 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day, working to monitor specialized therapy programs covering orthopedic rehab, post-surgical care, pulmonary management, bariatric services, and oncology nursing.

Prospective representatives can schedule an in-person visit to evaluate the therapy layouts, look over the building configurations, and discuss recent operations directly with the management team. The front office coordinates these property walks while answering direct questions regarding room availability, temporary respite tracks, and the specific steps taken during recent regulatory updates to align daily floor procedures with general state safety standards.

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Overview of Clinton Place

Owned by Trella Wilson, Clinton Place is a 101-bed nursing home offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Clinton, Kentucky. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay provide flexible payment options for families. The community maintains an 80 percent occupancy rate, with residents averaging a 187-day stay length, signaling a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The facility delivers substantial hands-on nursing care, with total nursing support averaging 3 hours 14 minutes per resident daily. This staffing level is anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working together to provide daily care. The emphasis on rehabilitation services makes Clinton Place a grounded choice for occupants recuperating from hospital stays, surgery, or other acute events requiring skilled nursing support. While the area has a Walk Score of 27, indicating that some services are walkable but most trips require transportation, the location offers easy access for visiting family members seeking to regularly contact loved ones.

Over the past seven years, state inspections have shown Clinton Place has maintained compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Overview of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation operates out of a 96-bed building located on Sycamore Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Peel owns this community, which accepts standard insurance and financial setups like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The local neighborhood layout is somewhat walkable for small daily tasks, though most visitors and family members will still want to use a vehicle for general travel around the area.

Most residents tend to remain in the building for an average of 140 days. Having this timeframe means the daily floor schedule balances short-term post-hospital therapy with steady, long-term residential care. The clinical crew covers the floor around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 28 minutes of direct care per resident each day, which includes 52 minutes of dedicated registered nurse oversight alongside practical nurses and nurse aides.

The interior layout is set up to support continuous medical monitoring, medication management, and structured physical rehabilitation routines. Daily operations handle regular household needs like building security, room cleaning, and personal laundry to keep the environment organized. For individuals evaluating the facility, checking out the floor layout during a visit provides an opportunity to see how the staff runs its daily infection control and resident safety protocols.

Families can check into how the team structures its continuous nursing shifts, specialized rehabilitation schedules, and everyday care-planning routines.

Contact Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Christian Health Center of Louisville

Christian Health Center of Louisville has been a cherished haven for seniors since its inception in 1884. Steeped in history and tradition, this esteemed facility provides a homey backdrop for seniors. Their staff is available 24 hours a day, providing exceptional support for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing needs. Various therapies are crafted to suit distinct circumstances, while private and semi-private rooms offer unmatched comfort and privacy. 
With an on-site chaplain, residents also have access to spiritual support that nurtures their faith and provides comfort during challenging times. The dining service is a culinary delight, offering delicious and nutritious meals, while the salon and barber shop renders opportunities for self-care. The outdoor spaces are a true treasure as well. With a balcony and other outdoor areas, residents can enjoy morning walks amidst the refreshing natural surroundings. These spaces provide opportunities for rejuvenation, and connection with nature, promoting holistic wellness in their twilight years.

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Overview of Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center

Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Kentucky provides a warm and friendly environment dedicated to delivering top-notch services to its residents. With licensed nurses available around the clock, residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing their health and well-being are in capable hands.

The home offers a comprehensive range of services, including medication management, wound care, physician visits, and dental and vision care. Residents can also engage in social activities while housekeeping and laundry services are taken care of. The center prides itself on its hospital readmission reduction program, disease management, and early intervention initiatives. With a trusted reputation, the center boasts a skilled team of clinical and rehabilitation staff committed to providing expert care and support for long-term residents. 

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Overview of Signature HealthCARE at Heritage Hall Rehab & Wellness Center

Signature HealthCARE at Heritage Hall redefines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. The nursing home focuses on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. Signature HealthCARE boasts a talented team of caregivers who help promote the warm and welcoming atmosphere it holds today.

Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost hospitality. They also provide patient intake, discharged residents, and inpatient care navigation support– all essentially placing the residents in the focus of the nursing services.

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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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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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 193 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.