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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 TableAL (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.
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
Overview of Signature Healthcare of South Louisville
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility administered by Joe Norris in Louisville, Kentucky’s Auburndale neighborhood. Licensed nurses provide care for older adults who require ongoing clinical oversight. Meanwhile, rehabilitation services provide recovery support to help improve residents’ functionality.
Of 100 beds, 93 are currently in use, indicating that limited beds are available. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing multiple options to cover expenses. This also suggests that Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and families can pay directly with personal funds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview of Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation
Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Bedford, Kentucky, provides skilled nursing care and physical rehabilitation. On-site therapy programs assist residents during functional recovery, while continuous clinical oversight supports long-term nursing needs within a single location.
Bedford Ky Opco manages the 60-bed residence alongside administrator Kaijon Hawley. Daily nursing records show an average allocation of 3 hours and 4 minutes of direct care per resident. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Prospective residents searching for rehabilitation programs or full-time nursing care can contact Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation to confirm room availability, discuss financing options, or arrange a visit to tour the facility.
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.
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.
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.
Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Owenton, Kentucky, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community provides ongoing clinical support for older adults’ needs with nursing services. Residents also have access to rehabilitation services that aim to help improve their functionality.
With 100 beds, the community provides a total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day. Kayla Randall serves as administrator, while Owenton Ky Opco operates the community.
Residents can receive rehabilitation through the Dynamic Therapy Department, along with dental care, audiology, vision care, podiatry, and psychological talk therapy. Furthermore, therapy dogs provide an animal-assisted activity, while personalized dietary menus allow food planning to reflect individual dietary needs.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, suggesting several options to cover care expenses.
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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