Page 18 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.

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 Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.9% 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.
Carmel Manor
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Fort Thomas
175
Facility 175
KY AVG 100
Rank #12 / 196
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4.11
Facility 4.11
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #20 / 195
-49%+10%
$305.1k
Facility $305.1k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #195 / 199
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #188 / 196
7.6
Facility 7.6
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #176 / 196
1187-
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 46
Rank #150 / 208
Carmel Manor
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #72 / 188
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #74 / 188
44.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #121 / 188
185208
Madonna Manor
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Villa Hills
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 100
Rank #154 / 196
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4.88
Facility 4.88
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #12 / 195
+1%+30%
$181.3k
Facility $181.3k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #190 / 199
21
Facility 21
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #158 / 196
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #79 / 196
655-
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 46
Rank #205 / 208
Denise Corrou
$12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #43 / 188
$6.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #31 / 188
52.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 52.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #51 / 188
185241
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home
NH
ADC
IL
RC
SNF
Paris
109
Facility 109
KY AVG 100
Rank #65 / 196
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #161 / 165
-51%
5.27
Facility 5.27
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #9 / 195
-23%+40%
$57.8k
Facility $57.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #182 / 199
29
Facility 29
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #178 / 196
7.3
Facility 7.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #170 / 196
1145-
77
Facility 77
KY AVG 46
Rank #10 / 208
Bourbon Heights, Inc
$8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #119 / 188
$3.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #132 / 188
42.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #141 / 188
185283
Willowbrook Healthcare-
NH
MC
SNF
Carlisle
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 100
Rank #74 / 196
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$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
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52
Facility 52
KY AVG 46
Rank #89 / 208
Willowbrook Healthcare Group, LLC---185489
Mayfield Health and Rehabilitation-
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Mayfield
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 100
Rank #86 / 196
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56
Facility 56
KY AVG 46
Rank #68 / 208
Mayfield Ky Opco, LLC$6.8M*Fiscal year ending 2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$2.3M*Fiscal year ending 2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.33.2%*Fiscal year ending 2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.185142

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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Carmel Manor

100 Carmel Manor Road, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Overview of Carmel Manor

Carmel Manor is a nursing home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving a resident a time-limited care option focused on recovery. The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. Carmel Manor has 175 beds, which means more residents, more staff, and more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4h 7m per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nurse time for each resident.

Jena Quinn-Sexton serves as the administrator. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid matters to families whose savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay means paying directly, and a Walk Score of 34 places Carmel Manor in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need a car or a ride for most errands.

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Madonna Manor

2344 Amsterdam Rd, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Overview of Madonna Manor

Madonna Manor is an exceptional community in Villa Hills, KY, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community strives to meet residents’ healthcare needs, providing top-tier care with a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is a great option for those looking to live a blissful retirement with its dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of Bourbon Heights Nursing Home

Located in Paris, Kentucky, Bourbon Heights Nursing Home offers nursing home care, adult day care, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive ongoing support with licensed nurses on-site. The community can also accommodate those seeking daytime support, as well as short-term stays, through adult day care and respite services.

The community has 109 beds, with an occupancy of 41.3%. Moreover, total nursing care hours are 5 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. Its rehabilitation center also provides rehabilitation services on-site, while the chapel gives residents a place for religious services.

Administered by Thomas Davis, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable range. This also suggests that most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Sam Swope Care Center

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041
Overview of Sam Swope Care Center

Sam Swope Care Center provides skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Masonic Home, KY. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 268 beds, so residents live in a larger care setting with more residents and staff, along with more programming. Short-term rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services give residents a place to receive recovery-focused care without arranging transportation elsewhere. Dialysis is also available through the care setting, giving residents access to that treatment without leaving for another provider.

Sam Swope Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to continue living with a pet. The community is administered by David Brown and operated by Masonic Homes Of Louisville. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete select nearby errands independently. The range of care and short-term rehabilitation may make Sam Swope Care Center a good fit for someone whose needs include ongoing nursing support, memory care, or a temporary recovery stay.

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Overview of Nazareth Home

Nazareth Home is tucked away at 2000 Newburg Road in Louisville. It’s a 168-bed nursing home and assisted living community that’s been around since 1976. One big plus is that UofL Health Peace Hospital is practically right next door; only 0.16 miles away, which is a huge relief when you’re dealing with post-acute discharge stuff. The neighborhood’s got a Walk Score of 49, so you’ll definitely need a car to get around.

Right now, they have about 104 residents, filling up 62% of the facility. The average stay is about 84 days. When you look at that alongside all their therapy options from physical, occupational, speech, to respiratory, it’s pretty obvious this place is set up to handle short-term recovery, even though they do have long-term residents too.

The nursing care here is solid. Residents get about 5 hours and 3 minutes of attention every day, divided between nurse aides, RNs, and LPN/LVNs. It’s cool that they run their own state-approved Nurse Aide Training program on-site, and they have pastoral care if that’s your thing. They’ve got some nice perks, too, like a hair salon, resident iPads, and full-service dining.

They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re a family trying to figure out where to go for post-acute care near central Louisville, the data really points to Nazareth Home as a smart choice for short-term rehab, mostly because of the strong staffing, therapy access, and how close they are to the hospital.

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Overview of Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation

Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, Kentucky, provides nursing home care, hospice, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care center on comfort for residents with serious or end of life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The range of services suits a resident who needs nursing support during recovery or a family seeking temporary care.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support residents through a recovery period. Medication management helps residents stay on top of prescribed medicines, and the salon and spa provide personal care services within the facility. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to continue living with a pet. Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Robertson County Health Care Facility

1030 Kentontown Road, P O Box 170, Mount Olivet, KY 41064
Overview of Robertson County Health Care Facility

Robertson County Health Care Facility is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Mount Olivet, Kentucky. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents recovering and working to regain function.

Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The home has 60 beds, allows pets so a resident can continue living with a pet, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Melissa Cooney is the administrator, and Robertson Operations operates the facility.

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Overview of Florence Park Care Center

Owned by Steven Boymel serving the greater Boone County area, Florence Park Care Center is a single-story nursing home in Florence, Kentucky that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families are then provided with several options for covering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

The home is built around rehabilitation and recovery. It offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs with an on-staff physician’s support. With a nurses-to-resident ratio of 1:8 and total nursing care averaging roughly 3 hours 20 minutes per resident daily, residents receive consistent hands-on support. The facility also provides respite care for families needing temporary relief, making it an option for planned short stays and ongoing placements. The average resident stays about 258 days, reflecting the community’s focus on post-acute recovery plus longer-term nursing care. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals designed to balance nutrition with taste, on-site salon services, and a wellness program. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 64, so visiting family members can often handle nearby errands on foot. The center is set up with private and semi-private room options, letting families choose the setting that works best for their loved one. With 24-hour staffing and an on-staff doctor, clinical support is always available for occupants’ medical needs.

Florence Park Care Center delivers respite care for families needing temporary relief, making it an option for ongoing placements and planned short stays.

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Mayfair Manor

3300 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Overview of Mayfair Manor

Fifty-four days. That’s the average length of stay at Mayfair Manor, a Signature HealthCARE nursing home in Lexington, Kentucky, and it tells you most of what you need to know about who this place is built for. This is a short-stay facility, organized around getting people through complex recoveries and back home.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy run alongside specialty tracks covering orthopedic and neurological recovery, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, wound care with weekly physician oversight, dysphagia training, and IV medication management. Residents on CPAP/BiPAP, those requiring TPN or tracheostomy support, and people managing complex diabetic conditions are all within the facility’s stated scope. Outpatient therapy is available after discharge, and a transition support program specifically prepares residents for the return home, with patient and family education built into the process.

Occupancy sits at 79.9%, typical for a high-turnover post-acute setting with frequent admissions and discharges. Combined nursing hours total 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, with around-the-clock nursing confirmed. The facility runs 24-hour open visitation, which matters when families are managing a recovery timeline and want to stay close.

The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 59, moderately walkable, with enough nearby amenities to make on-foot errands possible for visitors. Inside, there’s a salon, wellness program, and WiFi. Respite care and religious services are available. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Mayfair Manor is a post-acute facility doing post-acute work: the program list, the short average stay, and the payment mix all point toward medically complex patients recovering from surgery or serious illness, not residents planning to stay long-term.

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Overview of Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation

Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation in Lexington, Kentucky, provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need ongoing nursing care, while hospice care serves residents receiving end of life support. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away. Together, these services may suit a resident who needs skilled nursing after surgery or a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The facility has 150 beds. Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, orthopedic rehab, and post surgical care, with programs focused on recovery after surgery or an orthopedic event. Pulmonary, bariatric, and oncology care address respiratory, weight related, and cancer related care needs.

Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment methods to use toward care. Shannon Spencer serves as the administrator, and Northpoint Snf Operations operates the community.

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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: 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