Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

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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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
New Castle Nursing & Rehab
NH
SNF
New Castle
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #223 / 340
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #31 / 168
+12%
2.82
Facility 2.82
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #165 / 190
-3%-25%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #19 / 190
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #30 / 190
-57-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 43
Rank #291 / 402
Austin Tate
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #140 / 183
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #123 / 183
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #48 / 183
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Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 83
Rank #70 / 340
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #76 / 168
+7%
3.06
Facility 3.06
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #126 / 190
+22%-18%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #86 / 190
3.7
Facility 3.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #78 / 190
399-
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 43
Rank #230 / 402
LP Louisville Quinn Drive, LLC
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #74 / 183
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #88 / 183
42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #133 / 183
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Shady Lawn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Cadiz
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 83
Rank #258 / 340
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #130 / 168
-5%
3.06
Facility 3.06
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #126 / 190
-19%-18%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #47 / 190
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #88 / 190
-40-
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 43
Rank #252 / 402
Candy Denley
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #170 / 183
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #167 / 183
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #76 / 183
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Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Shelbyville
58
Facility 58
KY AVG 83
Rank #242 / 340
95.5%
Facility 95.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #28 / 168
+13%
3.36
Facility 3.36
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 190
+16%-10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #6 / 190
1.5
Facility 1.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #7 / 190
-55-
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 43
Rank #117 / 402
Steve Mckinley
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #132 / 183
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #149 / 183
41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #143 / 183
185409
Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Calhoun
79
Facility 79
KY AVG 83
Rank #172 / 340
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #101 / 168
+3%
3.80
Facility 3.80
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #38 / 190
-13%+1%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #109 / 190
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #115 / 190
-69-
29
Facility 29
KY AVG 43
Rank #288 / 402
Logan Midkiff
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #118 / 183
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #128 / 183
43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #130 / 183
185209
Westport Place Health Campus
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Louisville
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 83
Rank #324 / 340
--
3.88
Facility 3.88
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #27 / 190
+46%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #19 / 190
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #30 / 190
-55-
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 43
Rank #182 / 402
Lauren Powers
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #52 / 183
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #40 / 183
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #59 / 183
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Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility
NH
PC
SNF
Clinton
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 83
Rank #248 / 340
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #156 / 168
-32%
6.06
Facility 6.06
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #4 / 190
-27%+62%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #19 / 190
1.7
Facility 1.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #9 / 190
-32-
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 43
Rank #302 / 402
Lilly Kimbell
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #178 / 183
$2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #171 / 183
57.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 57.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #32 / 183
185326
Magnolia Village
NH
SNF
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 83
Rank #223 / 340
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #15 / 168
+14%
2.57
Facility 2.57
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #180 / 190
-32%-32%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #47 / 190
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #88 / 190
-58-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 43
Rank #236 / 402
Magnolia Village Health Center LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #138 / 183
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #153 / 183
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #144 / 183
185435
Edmonson Center
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 83
Rank #181 / 340
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #12 / 168
+15%
3.40
Facility 3.40
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 190
-41%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #86 / 190
5.5
Facility 5.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #141 / 190
372-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 43
Rank #205 / 402
Edmonson Health Center LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #113 / 183
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #125 / 183
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #140 / 183
185401
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
NH
SNF
Mount Vernon
143
Facility 143
KY AVG 83
Rank #26 / 340
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #122 / 168
-2%
2.68
Facility 2.68
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #173 / 190
+103%-28%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #10 / 190
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 190
-118-
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 43
Rank #169 / 402
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Overview of Maple Health and Rehabilitation

Situated on Greene Drive in Greenville, Kentucky, Maple Health and Rehabilitation is a 97-bed skilled nursing community owned by Vicki Butler. This facility processes monthly accounts through conventional setups like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the local area carries a moderate walkability rating, visiting guests can take short walks to nearby spots, though cars remain the standard method for getting around town.

The property maintains a 95 percent occupancy level, with residents remaining on campus for roughly 174 days on average. This operational pace divides the daily schedule between post-hospital physical therapy and traditional long-term nursing care. The nursing floor crew provides around-the-clock monitoring, averaging 3 hours and 29 minutes of direct care per resident daily to oversee specialized programs in stroke recovery, orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, and speech therapy.

The building provides private rehabilitation rooms equipped with individual full bathrooms, internet, and cable television. To streamline medical tracking, the facility runs its own on-site laboratory and X-ray services while coordinating transitional discharge plans and family training sessions. The household staff handles regular laundry and room cleaning, while the daily calendar features live music, arts, bingo, chapel services, an outdoor courtyard, and an on-site hair salon.

Older adults can review how the clinical crew organizes its daily nursing schedules, specialized post-acute stroke recovery tracks, and on-site diagnostic services.

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Overview of New Castle Nursing & Rehab

Privately owned by Austin Tate, New Castle Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in New Castle, Kentucky. The 60-bed facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite care to residents in Henry County. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

New Castle holds a 5-star overall rating from the CMS, with Health Inspection and Quality Measures scores well above Kentucky averages. Staffing is the one category below state benchmarks. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, about 18% below the state average.

Three inspection reports span the available seven-year period. The most recent, a Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness recertification, was conducted on July 9, 2025. It identified seven deficiencies in fire suppression maintenance, electrical receptacle covers, fire drill frequency, generator logs, power strip use, oxygen storage ventilation, and emergency preparedness testing. All were corrected through systemic changes and staff education.

A same-day abbreviated clinical survey found no deficiencies. There were no fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints in the record.

The facility’s 95% occupancy compared with the Kentucky average of 81.3% ranks it 25th of 200 in the state for census, a consistent demand signal in a small community. Active Resident and Family Councils, on-site therapy and rehabilitation services, and social services are available on-site.

New Castle Nursing & Rehab fits residents seeking short- or long-term skilled nursing care in a small, high-occupancy community with strong rehabilitation services, quality measures, and a solid compliance history in Henry County.

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Overview of Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center

Cradled in the midst of Louisville, Signature HealthCARE at Rockford believes in the power of little things, and they pour their hearts into creating an environment that focuses on every aspect of health. Their dedicated team of medical professionals, including specialists, nurses, nutritionists, therapists, dietitians, and social workers, are not just staff members, but also trusted companions on the journey to recovery. 
The airy and inviting atmosphere, the cozy hair salon where residents can indulge in self-care, the personalized dining options that cater to individual tastes, and the guest wireless internet that keeps loved ones close, all contribute to a sense of home. Their life enrichment programs, care navigation services, and commitment to dignity and respect in every interaction, create a holistic approach to care that touches the hearts of residents and their families alike. If you’re looking for a place where healing is more than just a medical process, but a heartfelt journey, Signature HealthCARE at Rockford is the perfect match for you.

Contact Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center

Overview of Shady Lawn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Shady Lawn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 50-bed nursing home on Cerulean Road in Cadiz, Kentucky. Owned by Candy Denley, it serves residents who need skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization or surgery, and longer-term residential placement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing flexible payment options for families.

Since the home opened, it has maintained an occupancy rate of 80%. Residents stay an average of 121 days due to its role as both a rehabilitation destination and a continuing-care home. Daily nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 55 minutes per resident, with registered nurses providing 43 minutes of that care. There’s a physician on staff, and respite care is available for families seeking short-term placement while a loved one recovers.

State inspections examined the facility’s cleanliness, maintenance, and safety features over time. However, the concerns identified in earlier surveys were addressed through corrective action, and subsequent inspections confirmed those improvements.

The home is pet-friendly, which may appeal to residents whose animals are central to their sense of home. Amenities on-site include social gatherings and outings, beauty and barber services, family gathering rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, laundry services, and cable television. The location’s Walk Score of 35 is somewhat walkable for nearby services, but most trips will require transportation.

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Overview of Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Steve McKinley owns Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation, a 58-bed skilled nursing facility situated on Midland Trail in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The business office routes resident accounts through standard regional pathways, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The surrounding area possesses a Walk Score of 56, indicating a moderately walkable neighborhood layout where visiting families can run a few basic errands on foot, though most regional transit requires a vehicle.

Operational logs show that residents experience an average length of stay tracking at 98 days across the 58 beds, pointing to a standard operational balance between temporary post-hospital therapy and long-term senior housing. To manage these clinical needs, the 24-hour floor staff logs an average of 3 hours and 21 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. This daily floor timeline is divided among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who handle medication schedules, general wellness tracking, and physical rehabilitation.

Prospective residents can coordinate an in-person walkthrough to evaluate the physical bedroom setups, review the daily therapy rotations, and check out the outdoor garden and common areas firsthand. The administration handles these property walks directly through the main office, where staff members can also answer questions regarding current vacancy numbers, admission paperwork, and standard domestic upkeep routines like housekeeping and Wi-Fi access.

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Overview of Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center

Riverside Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 79-bed nursing home operated by Logan Midkiff in Calhoun, Kentucky. It caters to residents needing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to handle different coverage needs.

With a Walk Score of 29, the home is somewhat accessible to nearby services. Some amenities are then walkable, but most demand transportation. The current occupancy stands at 87 percent, with residents staying 137 days on average, reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care occupants. Daily nursing support averages 3 hours 46 minutes per resident, with a registered nurse providing 47 minutes of that care. Rehabilitation services and respite care are offered alongside 24-hour staffing, so the facility meets varied care needs. On-site medical services include audiology and podiatry, lessening the need for outside appointments. Amenities include satellite television, Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a computer station for residents. For residents and families, the facility also provides multi-denominational religious services and concierge support.

State inspections have marked areas in facility operations that demand regulatory attention and corrective action.

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Westport Place Health Campus

4247 Westport Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
Overview of Westport Place Health Campus

Westport Place Health Campus operates at 4247 Westport Rd in Louisville’s Jefferson County, a 22-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community under Trilogy Health Services. Owner Lauren Powers and Administrator Christina Bosemer oversee operations. Studio units ranging 140–477 square feet occupy a single-storey building.

The facility accepts pets, offers transportation and fitness services, maintains a private putting green, and provides hair salon access and move-in support.

Admission patterns reflect primarily Medicare utilization: 71% of new admissions, with 22-day typical stay; private pay constitutes 29% with 3–4 month stays.

Registered nurses provide 1 hour 35 minutes daily per resident, 107% above Kentucky average; with weekend RN hours reaching 1 hour 7 minutes, 116% above state norms. Total staff reaches 134 members maintaining a 2.44:1 staff-to-resident ratio, 42% better than state average.

Physical therapy runs 8 minutes daily per resident, double Kentucky average. Combined nursing care reaches 3 hours 26 minutes daily, aligned to state benchmark.

The facility recorded one deficiency across seven years (83% better than Kentucky average). The May 2025 complaint investigation identified improper catheter hub protection for three residents; a preventive finding the facility corrected through education, policy review, and monitoring.

No critical or serious citations appear in the record; all five citations since 2022 carry moderate severity. No federal penalties have been imposed in three years.

Long-stay residents experience zero hospitalizations from falls with major injury and zero urinary tract infections (each 100% better than state). Depressive symptoms affect 3.7% of long-stay residents, 74% below Kentucky prevalence. Short-stay rehabilitation residents achieve 66.2% successful community return (31% better than state), 65.2% self-care capacity at discharge (21% better), and zero new antipsychotic initiation (100% better).

Occupancy reaches 100%, the highest in Kentucky; reflecting consistent demand.

Financially, 2023 performance showed $1.81 million net income and 13.2% profit margin.

Westport Place aligns with short-term Medicare rehabilitation admissions and private-pay extended stays; the 5-star rating, minimal regulatory findings, and clinical outcomes support placement for post-acute recovery.

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Overview of Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility

Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility is a 56-bed facility at 366 S. Washington Street in Clinton, Kentucky. Operated by Clinton Hickman County Hospital, Inc., this hospital-affiliated community serves Hickman County and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

The facility reports direct care staffing levels significantly higher than state benchmarks. Nurse aide hours are 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, 52% above the Kentucky average, and LPN hours are 1 hour and 8 minutes, which is 39% above average. Weekend total nursing coverage is 4 hours and 36 minutes, running 31% above the state average. Conversely, RN hours are 28 minutes per day (39% below average), and physical therapy hours are recorded at 1 minute per day, which is 75% below the state average.

Long-stay quality measures are a significant strength, rated significantly above average by CMS. Long-stay hospitalizations are 0.58 per 1,000 resident days—69% better than the Kentucky average of 1.87—while long-stay emergency department (ED) visits are 37% better than average. Short-stay results are mixed: the re-hospitalization rate of 20.1% is 18% better than the state average, but the short-stay ED visit rate is 24% above average, and the return-to-home rate of 41.0% is 19% below the state benchmark.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services oversees inspections. Clinton-Hickman County maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 1.0, which is 79% better than the Kentucky average of 4.7. A June 18, 2025, recertification survey identified one deficiency regarding unsealed and undated food items in storage. A March 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in full compliance with zero deficiencies. No Immediate Jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions have been recorded for the 2024–2026 period. Current occupancy is 57%, which is below the Kentucky average of 81.3%.

The facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services. Therapy offerings include physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology. Amenities feature a beauty shop, complimentary WiFi, and complimentary DirectTV. Since specific monthly pricing for long-term care is not provided in public records, request a current fee schedule during a facility tour.

Those seeking a small, hospital-affiliated setting with high direct care staffing and exceptional long-stay outcomes may find this environment appropriate. Individuals evaluating the facility should discuss the below-average RN coverage and the 2025 dietary findings with the administrator while touring the site to assess current occupancy trends and clinical oversight.

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Overview of Magnolia Village

Magnolia Village of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Magnolia Village cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.

The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians. 

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Overview of Edmonson Center

Edmonson Center is a welcoming community nestled in the picturesque town of Brownsville, Kentucky, offering exceptional care for those seeking nursing homes or assisted living services. With an 86-bed skilled nursing facility, residents can enjoy spacious private and semi-private rooms designed to provide comfort and tranquility. Conveniently located just minutes away from the awe-inspiring Mammoth Cave National Park, Edmonson Center provides a serene and natural setting for residents to call home.

A dedicated team of compassionate nurses, aides, and therapists ensures that residents receive the highest level of care and support. Beyond addressing medical needs, the staff goes the extra mile to keep family members well-informed throughout the journey. With a strong emphasis on family culture, Edmonson Center creates an environment where residents feel valued and embraced, making the transition to a nursing home or assisted living a smoother and more fulfilling experience.

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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
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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
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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
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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 197 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.