Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

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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 44 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 5 hours and 34 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

The Springs at Stony Brook in Louisville, KY, is licensed for long-term care, and its care list is extensive. Here, you will find skilled nursing, nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and adult day care.

That range is important if health declines. A resident has the option to change the type of care they receive without needing to prepare for a different community.

In skilled nursing, a licensed nurse is present on-site at all times. Assisted living manages bathing, medication, and dressing, while residents maintain their apartments. Independent living involves managing daily life according to the resident’s preferences, with nearby community services available. Memory care involves staff supervision in a secured environment for individuals whose dementia may lead them to wander off. The adult day program is intended for individuals who participate during the day and return home to sleep.

The building has 106 beds. Studios are suited to one individual, while the one- and two-bedroom apartments give space for a pair to reside together.

The facility accepts payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay sources. Medicare covers a brief period of skilled care after a hospital stay concludes. Medicaid is considered when savings deplete during an extended stay, while private pay means the family covers the costs. Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC operates the facility, and nursing per resident comes to 3 hours and 54 minutes each day.

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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 56 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 Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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 52 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 4 minutes 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 1m 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 13 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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Overview of Owenton Healthcare and Rehabilitation

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 52 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.

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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: 2.8/ 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