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Our editorial team analyzed 207 nursing homes in KY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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
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.
Emerald Trace provides nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Elsmere, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need ongoing care, with licensed nursing care available on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain within the same community. Emerald Trace has 74 beds. Personal care is also part of the community’s service offerings.
Short-term rehabilitation is available for temporary recovery stays, while outpatient therapy provides treatment for people who do not need long-term residential care. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two listed ways to cover care.
Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Tina Martin serves as the administrator, and Kenton Housing operates the community. Emerald Trace has a Walk Score of 69, placing the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be completed on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby errands independently.
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home offers nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Hodgenville, Kentucky. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that setting.
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home opened in 1967 and has 137 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time per resident. The range of care services can support residents who need ongoing nursing care, dementia support, or comfort-focused care.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. LP Hodgenville operates the community, and Joseph Vance serves as administrator.
A physician is on site five days a week, allowing residents to receive physician visits within the community on those days. Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place at the community, while salon services provide hair care on site. A wheelchair-accessible van supports activities and outings for residents who use wheelchairs, and the patio, porch, and courtyard provide outdoor areas. The area has a Walk Score of 47, making it car-dependent because most errands require a car or a ride; for a resident who no longer drives, routine errands therefore require access to transportation.
Overview of Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility is a nursing home in Somerset, Kentucky, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses provide care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Rehabilitation services help residents recover function or maintain their abilities, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.
The combination may suit a resident who needs nursing care or a family seeking temporary support during a caregiver’s travel or recovery. The facility has 123 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a full day.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, including public benefits or direct payment. A beauty and barber salon allows residents to receive grooming services within the facility, and pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet as part of daily life. Rita Brown serves as administrator, and Somerset Operations operates the facility.
Windsor Care Center in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, provides skilled nursing, nursing care, palliative care, and respite care. Licensed nursing support is available around the clock, while palliative care and pain management focus on comfort and symptom needs for people living with serious illness. Respite care provides a short term stay for families whose usual caregiver needs temporary coverage.
The center has 144 beds and opened in 1976. Total nurse staffing is 3h 30m per resident per day, meaning each resident is allocated that amount of daily hands on nursing time. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Medicaid may help with longer term care when savings do not cover the stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy support rehabilitation, while restorative nursing, wound care, and ostomy care address ongoing recovery and specialized clinical needs. Residents can also use the on site salon or spa and take part in scheduled activities and socialization programs.
Barry Derossett serves as administrator, and Regency Care Of Mount Sterling operates Windsor Care Center.
Perkins Country Manor is a nursing home in Augusta, KY, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. The community provides comfort for terminally ill residents with hospice care. Moreover, 24-hour staffing is available to ensure residents have access to services as needed. Short-term stays are also welcome, particularly for older adults whose usual caregiver needs time away, providing respite services.
Additionally, rehabilitation includes programs for cardiac care, stroke recovery, and respiratory care, giving residents recovering from those conditions access to recovery support during a short-term stay. This 32-bed community is currently at 78.1% occupancy and provides a total of 3 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care daily.
Administered by Kayla Hay, the community accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. This also suggests that Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows a family to fund care directly.
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.
Overview of Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home that offers hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Pembroke, KY. Residents receive continuous clinical support with nursing services on-site. The community also features 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents can access services whenever needed. Symptom management and comfort-focused care are also provided for those with serious illness and terminally ill residents.
Administered by Tyler Rummage, the community has 60 beds. Occupancy is at 93.3%, with residents receiving a total of 2 hours and 53 minutes of nursing care daily. Respite services are also available for those seeking temporary relief when their primary caregiver needs time away. Payment options also include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Dover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Dover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, situated in the heart of Georgetown, Kentucky, is a haven for seniors searching for compassionate care and a nurturing environment. The center’s devoted staff, well-versed in senior care, ensures that each individual receives personalized attention. Offering a spectrum of services, from rehabilitation to long-term care, Dover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center caters to the diverse needs of its residents. Dover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center promotes a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle, from therapeutic exercises to social gatherings. Known as Harborview Dover, this facility is central in Georgetown, ensuring accessibility for families and loved ones. Whether residents are recovering from an illness or embracing their golden years, they discover solace within the embrace of these walls. In the heart of the Bluegrass State, Dover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of seniors. It transcends being merely a facility where cherished memories are created, laughter resonates through the hallways, and meaningful bonds form across generations. With its 85 certified beds, this skilled nursing facility provides a sanctuary where residents can thrive. The legacy of this community extends beyond its physical structure; it embodies a commitment to dignity, respect, and holistic well-being. Families place their trust in the staff’s capable hands, confident that every interaction is guided by compassion and professionalism. Within its warm and inviting atmosphere, a sense of community flourishes, fostering the growth of friendships and sharing life stories. As sunlight filters through the windows, illuminating cozy common areas, residents actively engage in activities that enrich their lives.
Overview of Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Auburn, KY. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or end of life illness. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need recovery support as part of their care.
The center has 66 beds, and its care options may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or comfort focused care, including someone whose needs include rehabilitation or end of life services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident; Joseph Garst is the administrator, and Auburn Opco operates the center.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kentucky
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?
Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 207 nursing homes in Kentucky. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Kentucky?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kentucky, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Kentucky?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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Nursing Homes in Kentucky at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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