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Our editorial team analyzed 207 nursing homes in KY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableNH (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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other KY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 207 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Administered by Jennifer Lindsey, Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. A doctor on staff, supported by 24-hour staffing, ensures residents can access care around the clock. Rehabilitation services also provide residents with recovery support after an illness, surgery, or a hospital stay.
Operating under Providence Point Healthcare, the home has 108 beds with 102 beds occupied, indicating a 94.4% occupancy. Moreover, a total of 3 hours and 49 minutes of nurse staffing is assigned per resident each day for nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use the payment arrangement that matches the resident’s coverage or financial situation.
Transportation can be arranged through the Paducah Area Transit System. Moreover, a full-service salon provides grooming on-site, while residents are allowed to bring pets upon move-in. Scheduled social programs also include music therapy, art therapy, reading, storytelling, pet therapy, and memory activities, offering various options for entertainment.
Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Union, KY, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its modern and supportive setting, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with nutritious home-cooked meals, therapeutic services, and housekeeping. Committed to meeting residents’ needs and preferences, the community provides personalized care plans.
Light physical activities, social gatherings, and a variety of recreational activities foster interactions. Residents are also provided with plenty of spaces to lounge and connect with friends, including outdoor spaces with walking paths, a beauty salon, and therapy gyms. Located near churches and other local amenities in the peaceful residential area of Union, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Kentucky.
Homestead Post Acute in Lexington, KY is a respected senior care provider designed to help residents get back to their old routines from hospitalization through its excellent skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Care services, such as wound care, respite stays, and hospice care are offered to make sure residents are well-cared for and supported even as their needs change, offering them utmost comfort and peace of mind. The community features 136 well-designed suites that foster a safe and cozy healing and living environment for a quick recovery process.
Committed to enhancing its residents’ overall quality of life, the community also offers several life-enhancing amenities, entertainment activities and programs, and various convenient services for a maintenance-free lifestyle. Medical services, such as diabetic care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medication management and more, are offered to make sure that residents receive the medical and personal care they need to maintain their health and independence.
Wellington Parc of Owensboro is a nursing home in Owensboro, Kentucky. It has been open for 34 years. That’s a long time in this business. A lot has changed in nursing care over three decades, and this place has kept going through all of it. The building has just one floor. That’s a real plus for residents who use wheelchairs or walkers, since there are no stairs or elevators to deal with.
Eighty beds make up the facility. Sixty of them are set aside for memory care. The other 20 are general nursing beds. That split says something important: memory care isn’t a small add-on here. It’s the main focus. Right now 42 of the 80 beds have residents in them. That works out to about 53% occupancy.
The area around Wellington Parc scores a 52 on Walk Score. That puts it in the “moderately walkable” range. Chris handles the day-to-day administration on site, and the facility itself is run by Wellington Parc Health Systems, Inc.
Nursing coverage adds up to 7 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day. That’s the number that shows how much hands-on care residents actually get. Registered nurses spend about 37 minutes per resident daily. Licensed practical nurses spend about 20 minutes. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay, so there’s more than one way to cover the cost.
State inspectors keep coming back to a few areas here. Medication management is one. Infection control is another. They also look at how the facility handles paperwork and care planning, food and dietary service, environmental safety, and resident rights. These are the same things inspectors check at nursing homes across Kentucky.
Wellington Parc has stayed open for over three decades, and its bed count leans heavily toward memory care. Daily nursing hours are solid, and the facility takes all three major payment types. It sits in a part of Owensboro where you can get some things done on foot.
Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation offers long-term nursing care and skilled nursing support in Russellville, Kentucky. Therapeutic programs assist residents, focusing on restoring physical function and daily independence.
Russellville Ky Opco manages the 104-bed property under administrator Tiffany Waymon. Nursing data reports an average of 2 hours and 59 minutes of direct daily care assigned per resident. Financial coverage choices include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Families seeking skilled nursing or rehabilitation services can contact Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation to inquire about current room openings, review insurance options, or schedule a campus visit.
Overview of Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center operates with an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional nursing home care, with customized plans and cutting-edge therapies. With an interdisciplinary team, individualized treatment approaches, and state-of-the-art technology, they offer world-class equipment and skills to facilitate faster recovery for residents.
The home offers an array of specialized programs tailored to meet the unique needs of residents, whether they are cardiac patients, orthopedic patients, or long-term stay patients. These nursing home activities are designed to promote optimal health and well-being, providing residents with engaging opportunities for social interaction and personal fulfillment. The rehab gym, equipped with advanced equipment, ensures that residents have access to the best tools for their recovery journey. Additionally, they understand the importance of nursing home reviews, which allow them to continuously improve and provide the highest level of care.
In Jamestown, KY, the license at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation names memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Ongoing clinical support is why residents on the nursing side have a licensed nurse on hand at any hour. That’s a claim covering every bed, rather than only one wing. Memory care is supervised continuously instead of checked periodically, in a setting a resident cannot wander out of.
Both together suit someone who needs clinical nursing and dementia supervision at once. Occupancy across 114 beds is 88.6 percent, which leaves a handful open. Nursing at the bedside comes out at 3 hours and 3 minutes per resident daily.
Rehabilitation after surgery is named, with inpatient and outpatient therapies, so recovery from an operation happens through the community. Medication and IV management are handled here too. Outdoors, there is a courtyard, a garden, and a chicken coop. There’s also a spa on the amenities list. Singing, karaoke, bingo, card playing, and block parties fill out the group activities.
A Walk Score of 33 is a car-dependent reading, which describes a transport requirement. Routine errands require a car ride, and somebody who has stopped driving needs one arranged. Chelsea Conner administers the home for Fair Oaks Health Systems, LLC.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all work here, and each counts as something different. Medicare counts days of skilled care following a hospital discharge. Medicaid counts what a household has left when a long stay exhausts savings. While private pay counts nothing and draws on the resident’s or their family’s own money.
Overview of The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
Located on Brooklyn Boulevard in Berea, Kentucky, The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care services. The community has 102 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents, offering families several payment options for both short-term and long-term care needs.
Residents receive an average of 2 hours and 53 minutes of nursing care each day. Nurse aides provide approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes of that total, reflecting a care model that relies heavily on hands-on daily assistance and support.
The community maintains a high occupancy rate of about 94%. Residents stay an average of 162 days, indicating a combination of rehabilitation-focused admissions and longer-term nursing care placements.
Situated in an area with a Walk Score of 2, the community is highly dependent on vehicle transportation. Most errands, appointments, and visits require driving, an important consideration for family members planning regular trips to see loved ones.
Overview of Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
Administered by Bethany Smith, Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Richmond, KY. Residents have access to services with a doctor on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing. The community can also accommodate those seeking short-term stays, particularly older adults whose primary caregivers require time away, through respite services.
Additionally, rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available to provide recovery support to improve residents’ functionality. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care daily. The community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to consider different ways to cover a stay.
The community has 93 beds with a current occupancy of 92.5%. Moreover, a community van with a wheelchair lift transports residents who use wheelchairs, while a secure outdoor courtyard provides an outdoor area on-site. The beauty and barber services also cover grooming needs.
Nazareth Home Clifton provides nursing home care, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.
Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short-term rehabilitation services support a temporary recovery period, and the Recovery to Home program is available for residents working toward a return home. With several care levels in one community, Nazareth Home Clifton may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.
Nazareth Home Clifton has 144 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4h 25m per resident/day, representing the total nursing time counted per resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.
The area has a Walk Score of 36 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Ashley Cochran is the administrator, Mary Haynes is the director, and Nazereth Home operates the community.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kentucky
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?
Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 207 nursing homes in Kentucky. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Kentucky?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kentucky, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Kentucky?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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Nursing Homes in Kentucky at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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