Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? 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
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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.
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.
Rosedale Green ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Covington
191
Facility 191
KY AVG 99
Rank #6 / 195
A---
3.62
Facility 3.62
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #61 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -58%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #79 / 194
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #69 / 194
2169--Kenton Housing, Inc
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #8 / 186
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #16 / 186
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #139 / 186
185225
Gallatin Nursing and Rehab ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Warsaw
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 99
Rank #46 / 195
B+
35.0%
Facility 35.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #161 / 163
-59%
2.71
Facility 2.71
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #174 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -35%-27%
$13.8k
Facility $13.8k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #157 / 197
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #95 / 194
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #90 / 194
-42-
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 46
Rank #59 / 208
Gallantinidence Opco, LLC
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #40 / 186
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #28 / 186
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #41 / 186
185360
Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Clinton
56
Facility 56
KY AVG 99
Rank #173 / 195
A
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #152 / 163
-33%
6.06
Facility 6.06
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #5 / 193
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -27%+63%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #27 / 194
1.3
Facility 1.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 194
-32-
27
Facility 27
KY AVG 46
Rank #172 / 208
Clinton Hickman County Hospital, Inc
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #181 / 186
$2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #174 / 186
57.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 57.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #31 / 186
185326
The Springs at Stony Brook ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 99
Rank #68 / 195
?--
3.82
Facility 3.82
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #39 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -27%+3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #9 / 194
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 194
-65-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 46
Rank #167 / 208
Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #57 / 186
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #32 / 186
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #33 / 186
185485
Westport Place Health Campus ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Louisville
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 99
Rank #192 / 195
?
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #1 / 163
+18%
3.88
Facility 3.88
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #28 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +46%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #55 / 194
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #42 / 194
-57-
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 46
Rank #106 / 208
Lauren Powers
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #52 / 186
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #40 / 186
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #62 / 186
185466
Martin County Health Care Facility ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Inez
65
Facility 65
KY AVG 99
Rank #148 / 195
A-
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #120 / 163
-2%
2.73
Facility 2.73
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #174 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -11%-27%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #27 / 194
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #36 / 194
-54-
26
Facility 26
KY AVG 46
Rank #175 / 208
Martin Manor Operations, LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #139 / 186
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #138 / 186
48.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #83 / 186
185379
Sansbury Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Saint Catharine
59
Facility 59
KY AVG 99
Rank #169 / 195
B+--
7.01
Facility 7.01
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #2 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ +1%+88%
$5.3k
Facility $5.3k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #134 / 197
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #27 / 194
1.7
Facility 1.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #14 / 194
-39-
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 46
Rank #204 / 208
Sansbury Care Center, Inc
$3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #182 / 186
$4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #79 / 186
119.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 119.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #1 / 186
185297
Edmonson Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 99
Rank #134 / 195
?
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #16 / 163
+14%
3.40
Facility 3.40
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #75 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -41%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #9 / 194
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 194
372-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 46
Rank #118 / 208
Edmonson Health Center LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #116 / 186
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #128 / 186
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #143 / 186
185401
Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
South Benton
96
Facility 96
KY AVG 99
Rank #99 / 195
B-
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #102 / 163
+3%
3.30
Facility 3.30
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #85 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +12%-11%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #163 / 194
7.7
Facility 7.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #176 / 194
184-
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 46
Rank #110 / 208
Lake Way Snf Operations LLC
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #136 / 186
$4.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #92 / 186
62.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 62.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #13 / 186
185258
Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Irvine
88
Facility 88
KY AVG 99
Rank #119 / 195
A+
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #47 / 163
+10%
3.18
Facility 3.18
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #108 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -5%-15%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #79 / 194
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #36 / 194
-80-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 46
Rank #133 / 208
Irvine Operating Company, LLC
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #118 / 186
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #88 / 186
53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #44 / 186
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other KY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 207 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Rosedale Green

Rosedale Green provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in Covington, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice and palliative care support residents facing serious illness or end of life needs.

The community has 191 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Long term care nursing supports an ongoing stay. Short term rehabilitation and therapy services provide a temporary setting for recovery and assistance, making these care levels suitable for a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who may move from rehabilitation into longer term nursing care.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible services or residence costs. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Londa Knollman serves as the administrator, and Kenton Housing operates the community.

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Overview of Gallatin Nursing and Rehab

Gallatin Nursing and Rehab operates out of Warsaw, KY, with memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care. Skilled nursing puts a licensed nurse on-site around the clock. On a list that carries hospice, that counts double since hours near the end of a life are not interchangeable.

Memory care names two things, those are security and supervision. Both are needed since neither does the whole job alone. Hospice is the item here nobody is trying to make longer or shorter. Short-term rehabilitation is the opposite case; it’s a temporary place to regain function after illness or injury.

That mix suits needs running to rehabilitation, ongoing nursing, supervision tied to memory, or hospice. There are 120 beds inside. Nursing staff log 2 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day.

Therapy happens in the building, so nobody books transport to reach it. The home bills Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers. A hospital stay opens the Medicare option. Medicaid is built for the long stay rather than the short one. And, private pay carries no qualifying event.

A Walk Score of 60 is the somewhat walkable range where some errands can be done without asking anyone, which is practical once driving stops. Day-to-day, Stacie Darnold runs the building for Gallantinidence Opco, LLC.

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Overview of Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility

Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility provides nursing home care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Clinton, Kentucky. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for people living with serious illness.

The facility has 56 beds. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the total nursing time provided per resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for eligible care and services.

Rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Residents receiving short-term rehabilitation can access these therapies through the facility’s services. Respite care provides short stays and may make the facility a good fit for a family needing support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Dietary services include low concentrated sweets, low sodium, renal, gluten free, vegetarian, low cholesterol, fluid restricted, mechanical soft, and pureed diets. A beauty shop provides salon services within the facility. Jennifer Connell serves as administrator, and Clinton Hickman County Hospital operates the facility.

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Overview of The Springs at Stony Brook

Find the care you need at The Springs at Stony Brook, a distinct community in Louisville, KY, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents receive top-tier care for their unique needs around the clock from a compassionate and highly trained team. There’s no need to worry about household chores and daily activities, with the community helping with housekeeping and laundry.

Residents can meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options in a restaurant-style setting. The community is ideal for those looking to age in one place, especially with its different levels of care and exceptional services.

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Westport Place Health Campus

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

Westport Place Health Campus, in Louisville, KY, covers assisted living, respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. Those last two designations are what bring licensed nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications.

Only two ways of paying appear here. One of them is Medicare, for the skilled part of a stay that follows a hospital discharge, rather than for living there indefinitely. The other is whatever the family pays itself.

22 beds keep this a small campus. Studio housing gives a resident one living space to themselves, and a pet may join them. Respite care answers the case where somebody needs a person in the building rather than nursing procedures.

Christina Bosemer administers the campus. Behind each resident, nursing fills 3 hours and 53 minutes per day. A resident here whose needs grow find the next level on the same campus. A Walk Score of 47 means the area is car-dependent and errands mostly need wheels.

Starting Price $6,459/Month

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Overview of Martin County Health Care Facility

Martin County Health Care Facility is a 65 bed nursing home in Inez, KY, providing skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while respite care provides short term stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs temporary coverage. The respite option may suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 44 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

Deborah Fitzpatrick serves as administrator, and Martin Manor Operations operates the community. Residents can use the beauty and barber salon for grooming within the home, access transportation, and receive rehabilitation services. Daily activities include stretching programs, BINGO, birthday and holiday celebrations, social gatherings, and religious services, and residents may bring a pet.

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Sansbury Care Center

2625 Bardstown Road, Saint Catharine, KY 40061
Overview of Sansbury Care Center

Sansbury Care Center in Saint Catharine, Kentucky, operates a dual-care senior facility providing assisted living alongside nursing home care, skilled nursing, and hospice support. Assisted living offerings assist residents with daily living routines like medication oversight, bathing, and dressing. Dedicated hospice programs center on comfort and medical assistance for individuals facing end-of-life health needs.

Opened in 1961, the 59-bed facility serves both religious and lay women under the direction of administrator Megan Finnie. Recorded care figures show an average of 7 hours and 1 minute of daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Payment models accommodate private funds, Medicare, and Medicaid to cover valid care costs.

Interested families wanting to explore community amenities or verify current intake policies can contact Sansbury Care Center to schedule an informational consultation.

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Overview of Edmonson Center

Edmonson Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Brownsville, KY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing clinical support.

Edmonson Center has 74 beds and a 97% occupancy rate, meaning nearly all beds are in use. Private rooms give each resident a single private living space.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3h 24m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Edmonson Health Center operates the community, and pets are allowed so residents can have a pet with them.

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Overview of Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Benton, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing care with licensed nursing support, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for residents at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Short term rehabilitation is available for residents recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. The spacious therapy gym provides a dedicated setting for rehabilitation services on site, and private rooms are also available. The combination of ongoing nursing care, memory support, rehabilitation, and respite care may suit a resident whose needs range from short term recovery to longer term support.

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 96 beds. Its total nurse staffing is 3h 18m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment methods to use toward care.

The area has a Walk Score of 46 and is classified as car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Randall McClellan serves as administrator, and Lake Way Snf Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Administered by Mica Collins, Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care in Irvine, KY. With 24-hour staffing, the community ensures residents can access care whenever needed. Recovery support is also provided to help improve residents’ ability to function. Moreover, older adults seeking short-term stays so their usual caregiver can rest are welcome and receive respite services.

The home has 88 beds, with a current occupancy of 93.1%. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a full day. Rehabilitation services also include wound care and stroke recovery, giving residents support for those specific rehabilitation needs.

Furthermore, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several identified ways to pay for care. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a small animal companion, while the on-site beauty and barber services provide grooming. Activities and social outings are also offered, providing opportunities for leisure and interaction.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

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

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kentucky

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 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: 3.0/ 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: 3.0/ 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