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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 NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Morganfield
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 100
Rank #157 / 196
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #92 / 165
+4%
3.02
Facility 3.02
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #145 / 195
A+ +65%-20%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #45 / 196
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #79 / 196
-53-
53
Facility 53
KY AVG 46
Rank #84 / 208
Morganfield Opco, LLC
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #160 / 188
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #159 / 188
46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #105 / 188
185329
The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
NH
Owensboro
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 100
Rank #191 / 196
43.3%
Facility 43.3%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #159 / 165
-49%-A- +116%-
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #5 / 196
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 196
-13-
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 46
Rank #5 / 208
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Prestonsburg Health Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Prestonsburg
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 100
Rank #174 / 196
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #123 / 165
-3%
3.66
Facility 3.66
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #51 / 195
A+ +53%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #19 / 196
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #22 / 196
-46-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 46
Rank #197 / 208
LP Prestonsburg, LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #140 / 188
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #168 / 188
35%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 35%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #174 / 188
185304
Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We
NH
SNF
Louisville
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 100
Rank #86 / 196
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #85 / 165
+5%
3.96
Facility 3.96
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #24 / 195
B+ +53%+6%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #119 / 196
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #121 / 196
-89-
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 46
Rank #75 / 208
LP Louisville Lynn Way, LLC
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #99 / 188
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #124 / 188
39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #159 / 188
185169
Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Elkhorn City
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 100
Rank #70 / 196
36.8%
Facility 36.8%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #162 / 165
-57%
2.35
Facility 2.35
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #194 / 195
A+ -2%-37%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #19 / 196
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 196
-39-
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 46
Rank #144 / 208
Elkhorn Snf Operations LLC
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #61 / 188
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #101 / 188
38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #160 / 188
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Jeffersontown Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Jeffersontown
98
Facility 98
KY AVG 100
Rank #96 / 196
91.6%
Facility 91.6%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #65 / 165
+8%
3.21
Facility 3.21
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
B- +34%-14%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #119 / 196
7.0
Facility 7.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #165 / 196
390-
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 46
Rank #21 / 208
Jeffersontown Opco, LLC
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #80 / 188
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #68 / 188
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #66 / 188
185268
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Elsmere
127
Facility 127
KY AVG 100
Rank #38 / 196
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #106 / 165
+2%
3.32
Facility 3.32
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #86 / 195
A- -39%-11%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #9 / 196
1.5
Facility 1.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #9 / 196
-110-
69
Facility 69
KY AVG 46
Rank #32 / 208
Woodcrest Operating Company, LLC
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #52 / 188
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #36 / 188
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #53 / 188
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Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
176
Facility 176
KY AVG 100
Rank #11 / 196
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #133 / 165
-7%
3.24
Facility 3.24
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
A- -34%-13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
13
Facility 13
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #111 / 196
4.3
Facility 4.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #108 / 196
-139A+
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 46
Rank #48 / 208
LP Bowling Green, LLC
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #18 / 188
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #62 / 188
34%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #177 / 188
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Woodland Oaks
NH
SNF
Ashland
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 100
Rank #61 / 196
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #34 / 165
+11%
3.08
Facility 3.08
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #126 / 195
A -19%-18%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #27 / 196
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 196
-104-
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 46
Rank #80 / 208
Woodland Oaks Operations, LLC
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #39 / 188
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #58 / 188
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #146 / 188
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The Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Bypass Campbellsville
81
Facility 81
KY AVG 100
Rank #129 / 196
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #40 / 165
+11%
3.36
Facility 3.36
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 195
A+ -37%-10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #55 / 196
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #43 / 196
-76-
59
Facility 59
KY AVG 46
Rank #60 / 208
Cnrf Operations, LLC
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #92 / 188
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #76 / 188
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #74 / 188
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Overview of Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Morganfield, Kentucky, provides skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, hospice, and respite stays within a 60-bed layout. Personal care programs cover long-term support as well as specialized supervision inside a secured memory care unit. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services facilitate short-term rehabilitation, while temporary respite admissions give regular family caregivers structured breaks.

Facility operations are managed by administrator Lainie Brinkley and operator Morganfield Opco. Daily nurse coverage averages 3 hours and 1 minute per resident across the building. Amenities include an on-site beauty and barber shop, dedicated family visiting rooms, planned social outings, and a pet-friendly policy. Sitting in a location with a 53 walk score, the campus offers access to various neighborhood destinations on foot.

Interested individuals can contact Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to ask about room availability, request details on pet policies, or schedule a tour of the facility. Accepted payment methods comprise Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Contact Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

Transitional Care of Owensboro is the premier nursing home in the city that offers unparalleled rehabilitative services. They stand as the home that has raised the standard for rehabilitative care, focused on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. The transitional rehabilitation center is dedicated to recovering all its residents– even those with complex medical needs.
With an emphasis on post-hospital rehabilitation, other services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), blood transfusions, respiratory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and advanced wound care. 

Contact The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

Overview of Prestonsburg Health Care Center

Prestonsburg Health Care Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center has 56 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private rooms give residents an individual living space. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support people who need therapy during a temporary recovery period. A salon and spa, religious services, and complimentary transportation to physician appointments are also available, so residents can attend those visits without arranging a separate ride.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover care for an eligible resident whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. With private pay, the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Lynn Watts serves as administrator, and LP Prestonsburg operates the community.

Contact Prestonsburg Health Care Center

Overview of Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We

Located in Louisville, KY, Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and Wellness Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses support residents’ care, particularly those with ongoing clinical oversight. Moreover, rehabilitation services support residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay on-site.

The home has 100 beds, with a variety of private and semi-private accommodations. Occupancy is at 89%, with an average length of stay of 74 days. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, creating payment paths for residents using public benefits or personal funds. Nick Cooper serves as administrator, while LP Louisville Lynn Way operates the community.

Contact Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We

Overview of Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation

Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation in Elkhorn City, KY offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care centers on comfort and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The short-term rehab and post-surgical programs may be a good fit for someone recovering after an operation who needs rehabilitation during a temporary stay. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, orthopedic rehab, and post-surgical care, supporting recovery related to surgery and orthopedic conditions.

Pulmonary care, bariatric care, oncology care, and 24/7 nursing care are also available, covering the named clinical programs for residents who need those services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families may use public coverage when eligible or pay directly. The home has 106 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. Tonya Rosser serves as administrator, and Elkhorn Snf Operations operates the facility.

Contact Elkhorn Health & Rehabiliation

Overview of Jeffersontown Rehabilitation

Administered by Donald Knox, Jeffersontown Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The community ensures residents receive nursing care with licensed nurses on-site. With rehabilitation services, residents have access to recovery support that helps improve functionality.

The community has 98 beds and provides 3 hours and 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Currently, 90 beds are in use, indicating a 91.6% occupancy. Its newly constructed rehabilitation unit and therapy gym support therapy sessions on site, while the Rehab to Home Program and inpatient and outpatient therapies support rehabilitation during a stay and after discharge.

Led by Jeffersontown Opco, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Jeffersontown Rehabilitation

Overview of Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

An outdoor bird sanctuary occupies part of the grounds at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A salon operates inside, and social outings are scheduled on the calendar. Dressing changes on a fixed schedule are the sort of thing nobody at home reliably keeps up. Short-term rehabilitation covers that work until the wound closes. Palliative care is not the same as hospice. Comfort and symptom relief run at the same time as treatment, rather than replacing it.

Some families book respite the same weeks each year: a week in July and another week in December, so rest is written into the caregiving calendar.

Nursing coverage draws 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident each day across 127 beds. Licensed nurses are on the floor from the last visitor leaving to the time breakfast is served and any time in between.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Woodcrest Operating Company operates the community, with Jeffrey Weiner as administrator.

Contact Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green

At 550 High St in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green runs 176 beds across a broad continuum: nursing home care, hospice, memory care, palliative care, and respite care, all under one address. Eleven years in, this isn’t a new operation figuring things out, It’sfairly well-established.

Walkability lands on the better end for this batch, Walk Score 64, moderately walkable, so a resident’s family could realistically run an errand nearby without needing a car every time. Occupancy sits at 71%, with 125 of 176 beds filled, and the average stay runs 87 days, a number that leans toward rehab and recovery rather than a purely long-term arrangement.

Clinically, RNs put in about 36 minutes per resident per day, LPNs 44 minutes, and nurse aides over two hours, landing at roughly three hours and 16 minutes of total nursing care daily. A doctor is on staff, and rehab covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all backed by round-the-clock coverage. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here.

What sets the day-to-day apart is the program depth: a beauty shop, restaurant-style dining, courtyard and patio space, plus named programs like the Eden Alternative and the Hall of Fame Café that go beyond a generic activities calendar. Add Signature Olympics and a running Life Enrichment program with outings and hobby clubs, and the daily structure looks more built-out than most. State inspections here have tended to focus on infection prevention and control and care planning and documentation.

Devin Ashley administers the facility on behalf of LP Bowling Green, LLC. Between the five-part care continuum, the branded program lineup, and an eleven-year track record, this reads as a well-established nursing home built to keep residents engaged well beyond basic clinical care.

Contact Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green

Overview of Woodland Oaks

Woodland Oaks is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Ashland, KY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while long term care supports residents who need ongoing care.

Rehabilitation services support recovery and functional goals, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. Woodland Oaks may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a family seeking short term support.

The home has 110 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 5 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time available to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare generally covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay for eligible residents, and private pay means paying directly.

A beauty and barber salon allows residents to receive grooming services at the community. Transportation services support travel beyond the home without requiring a family member to drive, and pets are allowed so residents can have pets at Woodland Oaks. Jennifer Cornwell serves as the administrator, and Woodland Oaks Operations operates the community.

Contact Woodland Oaks

Overview of The Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

Nursing home care and skilled nursing are the two care types The Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility handles in Campbellsville, KY. Licensed nursing supports the skilled side. The residential side holds people whose need for that setting keeps going.

The service list adds respite care, covering a short stay while somebody’s usual caregiver is away or mending. Rehabilitation services are there for residents working toward recovery or better function.

Long-term care shows up as a licensed designation too. With recovery work and long-term care both available, this fits a resident nursed through a recovery, a resident needing something longer, and a family after short-term relief.

Eighty-one beds are on the license here. Nursing per resident spans 3 hours and 22 minutes of the day. Three ways to pay are open, through Medicare, private funds, or Medicaid.

Christy Robertson is the administrator, and Cnrf Operations operates the community. A salon, a courtyard, activities, and religious services are all on the amenity list. Pets are permitted, so a resident does not have to give one up to move in.

Contact The Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility

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