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Page 16 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
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
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
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
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
185207
Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Beattyville
109
Facility 109
KY AVG 82
Rank #74 / 341
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #38 / 168
+11%
3.19
Facility 3.19
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #116 / 191
+2%-15%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #3 / 193
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 193
-102-
42
Facility 42
KY AVG 41
Rank #215 / 423
Kaye Wilson
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #53 / 194
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #124 / 194
36.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #188 / 194
185337
Signature Healthcare of Monroe County Rehab and Well
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Tompkinsville
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 82
Rank #83 / 341
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #151 / 168
-20%
3.87
Facility 3.87
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #37 / 191
-12%+3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #37 / 193
2.3
Facility 2.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #27 / 193
-71-
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 41
Rank #140 / 423
Candi Spears
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #102 / 194
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #111 / 194
43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #126 / 194
185168
New Castle Nursing & Rehab
NH
SNF
New Castle
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #29 / 168
+13%
3.25
Facility 3.25
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #116 / 191
-3%-13%
$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
-57-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #292 / 423
Austin Tate
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #132 / 194
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #142 / 194
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #115 / 194
185362
Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Greenville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 82
Rank #181 / 341
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #132 / 168
-5%
3.12
Facility 3.12
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #139 / 191
-41%-17%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #37 / 193
2.3
Facility 2.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #27 / 193
-59-
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 41
Rank #164 / 423
Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation Holdings LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #154 / 194
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #143 / 194
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #73 / 194
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Overview of The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Located on Brooklyn Boulevard in Berea, Kentucky, The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care services. The community has 102 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents, offering families several payment options for both short-term and long-term care needs.

Residents receive an average of 2 hours and 53 minutes of nursing care each day. Nurse aides provide approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes of that total, reflecting a care model that relies heavily on hands-on daily assistance and support.

The community maintains a high occupancy rate of about 94%. Residents stay an average of 162 days, indicating a combination of rehabilitation-focused admissions and longer-term nursing care placements.

Situated in an area with a Walk Score of 2, the community is highly dependent on vehicle transportation. Most errands, appointments, and visits require driving, an important consideration for family members planning regular trips to see loved ones.

Contact The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Overview of Wellington Parc of Owensboro

Experience senior living to the fullest with Wellington Parc of Owensboro, conveniently located in Owensboro, KY, where comprehensive on-site services, including assisted living, memory care, and nursery homes, are available. Here, residents can choose from an available wide array of well-appointed and cozily designed accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Wellington Parc of Owensboro also features exceptional memory care services regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Aging, and Independent Living of Kentucky.

Here, residents can enjoy above-and-beyond amenities and services including meal preparation, exercise and wellness activities, scheduled outings, and many more. Participate in a japacked calendar of social activities and recreational programs and meet new companions throughout. At Wellington Parc of Owensboro, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of The Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

You can find The Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility at 640 Water Tower Bypass in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Established in 2024 by Kennedy Ky Holdings LLC, this 81-bed home coordinates billing through standard options like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The surrounding neighborhood is built with a moderate walking score, meaning you can handle some small tasks on foot, though keeping a car handy remains best for getting around the county.

Most people who check in stay for roughly five months. This short-term window means the daily floor routine shifts between physical therapy sessions, post-hospital wound care, and temporary respite stays. The nursing crew provides continuous floor coverage 24/7, averaging 3 hours and 9 minutes of direct medical monitoring per resident each day. To keep residents from having to travel to outside clinics, the building runs its own lab work and X-ray services, alongside routine on-site clinics for dental, eye, hearing, and podiatry needs.

The indoor living spaces provide a choice between furnished private or shared bedrooms, all equipped with free internet access, computer stations, and open visiting lounges. The house staff manages all regular chores like laundry and cleaning, while the activity crew runs group trips, chapel services, a beauty salon, and a pet-friendly program. Residents can also spend time outside in a secure courtyard that features a mobile gardening setup, with a facility van ready for outside doctor visits.

Prospective residents can explore how the team structures its round-the-clock nursing shifts, specialized physical therapy tracks, and on-site medical specialist visits. The home integrates these healthcare programs with everyday services, including fully furnished rooms, animal companionship options, open courtyard access, and coordinated resident transit.

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Overview of The Springs at Oldham Reserve

Opened in 2024 by Trilogy Healthcare, The Springs at Oldham Reserve is a 103-bed skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living within a highly walkable neighborhood layout. Admissions primarily feature a mix of short-stay Medicare post-acute clients (53%) averaging 23 days and private-pay individuals staying roughly four months. Financial records indicate notable initial operational hurdles, including a low 52% building occupancy rate and a 2023 operating deficit of $1.6 million. Despite these commercial challenges, the operator channels 62.8% of its total revenue directly into staffing payroll, supporting a campus model equipped with a movie theater, fitness center, and active community programming.

Public records display daily nursing resources and positive short-term recovery outcomes alongside an unusual cluster of initial regulatory fines. Direct care lines feature licensed practical nurse hours that run 82% ahead of the Kentucky baseline, while dedicated physical therapy volumes track 50% above the state average. This staffing investment matches high short-term performance charts, which note a 60.9% successful community discharge rate and very low emergency room visit frequencies, though permanent resident tracking logs higher-than-average rates for physical functional decline.

On the compliance side, because of the property’s recent opening, it carries a brief public monitoring footprint containing a single April 2023 inspection report. However, state files show the facility incurred seven small federal financial penalties totaling $19,000 during its first year of operation, with zero admission payment blocks on record.

Families investigating regional post-acute rehabilitation programs or multi-level retirement communities can use these state registry summaries to evaluate the building’s early track record. A look through the official data confirms heavy daily nurse staffing presence and strong post-acute recovery numbers alongside low initial building utilization, business losses, and frequent early administrative fines.

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Overview of Villaspring of Erlanger

You can find Villaspring of Erlanger located on Houston Road in Erlanger, Kentucky, where it has been serving the greater Cincinnati area for 19 years. The Bortz Family owns this 140-bed facility, which processes residential billing through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. With a moderately walkable street layout nearby, visitors can manage a few quick tasks on foot, though most trips across the local area will require a car.

A typical stay here lasts around 83 days on average. This timeline shows that the daily workflow focuses heavily on short-term post-hospital therapy alongside temporary respite care and traditional long-term nursing. To keep up with routine medical needs, the 24-hour floor staff provides 3 hours and 13 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, while nurse aides contribute an additional 3 hours and 34 minutes of direct, hands-on assistance.

The interior layout features dedicated resident dining halls where homestyle meals are prepared and served every day. The staff coordinates a weekly schedule that incorporates religious services alongside regular personal care, building maintenance, and physical rehabilitation routines. The entire operational framework is built around helping older adults transition safely from hospital stays back to their normal routines.

Older adults can examine how the facility organizes its daily medical resources, like post-acute physical therapy, temporary respite stays, and round-the-clock nursing care.

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Overview of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home in Stanton, Kentucky, and Michael Fielden is the owner. The facility has 82 beds and a 93% occupancy rate. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families have different payment options for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The facility has short-term rehabilitation and respite care as major parts of its services, and residents stay an average of 100 days based on their care needs. This average stay includes both post-acute rehabilitation residents and people receiving longer-term nursing care. Rehabilitation is a major part of the care available. The center is a rehabilitation-focused community.

Staff are on-site 24 hours a day, and residents have access to care throughout the day and night when assistance is needed. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident through the combined work of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. Personal care, medication management, and medical support are part of that daily care. Residents also have consistent nursing support.

Located within a rehabilitation-focused setting, the facility has therapy services for residents recovering after surgery, illness, or hospitalization. The center is structured around post-acute care and recovery needs. Therapy is a key part of the care available. Recovery is a major focus of the community, so it’s a practical choice for families seeking post-acute care in the area.

Private rooms have cable television, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the building along with beauty and barber services for residents. The facility also has complimentary laundry service, family meeting rooms, and an outdoor courtyard for residents and visitors. The home is pet-friendly, so residents can have their companions nearby.

With a Walk Score of 54, the location is moderately walkable, and some nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a short drive. The facility has several amenities for residents and families. Family meeting rooms are available for visits.

Contact Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The Willows at Springhurst

3101 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40241
Overview of The Willows at Springhurst

A member of the Trilogy Health Services group, The Willows at Springhurst is a trusted community where families and seniors know they made the right choice to live in the senior living community. As a sister company of Westport Place, The Willows ensures that residents have a wonderful experience in the community. Management emphasizes the importance of connections, which is why they promote socialization for everyone in the community. The Willows at Springhurst is a vibrant community that is excellent at satisfying the wellness needs of every resident. 

The Willows is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with skilled nursing and short-term stay. They ensure that, as a senior living community, they deeply emphasize and guarantee that independence is maintained for their residents. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are placed first with the list of services and amenities provided for them: ADLs, transportation, library, and private dining rooms. Skilled nursing and personalized care are also offered to the residents. 

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Overview of The Willows at Hamburg

Operating at a 79% occupancy rate, The Willows at Hamburg is a 103-bed skilled nursing facility focused on short-term recovery, memory care, and personal care services. The campus coordinates a mixed admission demographic that averages a 61-day length of stay, drawing from private-pay sources (54%), Medicare (43%), and Medicaid (3%). Financial ledgers verify stable commercial foundations, with the business reporting a $517.6 thousand net operating profit and a 3.1% margin.

Public health department data highlights considerable front-line staffing depth and excellent preventive wellness metrics alongside localized regulatory corrections. Daily direct care lines supply 4 hours and 3 minutes of nursing time per resident to rank 28th highest across Kentucky, driven by licensed practical nurse hours that run 49% ahead of the state baseline. These numbers correspond with high long-term clinical marks, including zero documented cases of urinary tract infections or skin pressure ulcers, as well as low permanent-resident injury falls.

Conversely, short-term charts reveal an elevated 1.4% rate for major injury falls during active rehabilitation and below-average self-care independence marks at discharge. Oversight registries note seven total citations since 2019, establishing a low average of 1.75 citations per inspection. The facility carries a single $62,000 historical federal fine tied to two corrected July 2024 abuse and neglect citations, while its most recent August 2025 standard review flagged two minor, subsequently resolved pharmacy and nutritional paperwork errors.

Prospective residents evaluating local post-acute rehabilitation programs or dedicated memory support spaces can check these state monitoring logs to verify the operator’s clinical track record. While the public files note minor short-stay safety risks and past high-severity regulatory corrections, the underlying documentation shows a stable facility backed by heavy daily direct nurse coverage and strong long-term preventative wellness logs.

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Overview of The Willows at Harrodsburg

Opened in 2024 as part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, The Willows at Harrodsburg is an 81-bed facility that specializes in short-term post-acute care, personal care, and skilled nursing. The property manages brief rehabilitation placements, resulting in a 79-day average length of stay for its primarily Medicare and private-pay clientele. Financial records show a steady upward trajectory, with its profit margin narrowing to negative 2.4% in 2023 from a negative 28.1% deficit in 2018. Management allocates a stable 56.2% of its revenue to direct payroll, which funds campus features like a fitness studio, resident garden, private dining space, library, and salon.

Public health databases document solid physical rehabilitation outcomes and strong nurse staffing ratios alongside minor, corrected administrative citations. Direct nursing care lines provide 3 hours and 20 minutes of daily care per resident, maintaining a favorable 2.27:1 staff-to-resident ratio with registered nurse hours running 20% ahead of the Kentucky average. This personnel depth corresponds with high short-term performance marks, including a 65.8% successful community discharge rate and zero reported major injury falls during rehabilitation.

Permanent resident charts mirror this baseline, logging zero cases of urinary tract infections and a 91% lower rate of pressure ulcers, though recorded depression scores trend higher than the state baseline. Regulatory logs note two inspections since 2018 that generated eight total citations, with a December 2024 review flagging seven moderate items and one serious violation regarding infection control, nutrition, and pharmacy tracking. The facility carries a low historical fine total of $13,000 and zero admission payment blocks.

Interested individuals looking into regional short-stay physical therapy or continuing care senior campuses can study these state monitoring logs to evaluate the property’s clinical baseline. Because the public records verify excellent post-acute recovery metrics, strong daily nurse staffing numbers, and a low overall financial penalty count alongside a few moderate, corrected inspection findings, the documentation details a highly capable rehabilitation environment.

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Overview of Vanceburg Hills

Vanceburg Hills is situated on Eastham Street in Lewis County, within Vanceburg, Kentucky. This newly opened 94-bed home works with standard payment options like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 37, which means visitors and families will need a personal vehicle to manage most errands and travel throughout this rural northern Kentucky area.

A stay here lasts around 292 days on average. This timeline means the daily workload covers a balanced mix of short-term recovery after a hospital visit and steady long-term residential care. To keep up with daily medical needs, the 24-hour floor staff provides an average of 2 hours and 58 minutes of direct nursing care for each resident per day, splitting duties between registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides.

As a newly established operation, the team focuses on building a steady daily routine for its residents. The staff coordinates standard services like room cleaning, personal care plans, and meals, while adapting their schedules to support clinical rehab and medical supervision. The building layout is designed to group administrative, therapeutic, and residential areas together for straightforward daily access.

Families can evaluate how the new facility coordinates its everyday clinical resources, like the continuous nursing schedules, short-term rehab plans, and long-term care tracking.

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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
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Care Quality 35%

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

  • 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
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

  • 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 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.