Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 197 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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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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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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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. 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.
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.
Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Us-42 Union
143
Facility 143
KY AVG 83
Rank #26 / 340
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #23 / 168
+14%
2.98
Facility 2.98
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #143 / 190
-32%-20%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #96 / 190
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 190
-138-
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 43
Rank #326 / 402
Amanda Jackson
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #13 / 183
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #12 / 183
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #84 / 183
185486
Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Paducah
228
Facility 228
KY AVG 83
Rank #4 / 340
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #144 / 168
-14%
3.61
Facility 3.61
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #60 / 190
+19%-4%
$5.5k
Facility $5.5k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #135 / 194
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #131 / 190
3.4
Facility 3.4
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #72 / 190
-166--Morgan Castillo
$19.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #5 / 183
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #5 / 183
66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #8 / 183
185171
The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Berea
102
Facility 102
KY AVG 83
Rank #94 / 340
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #33 / 168
+12%
2.98
Facility 2.98
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #143 / 190
-49%-20%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #19 / 190
1.7
Facility 1.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #9 / 190
-97-
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 43
Rank #400 / 402
-
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #62 / 183
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #51 / 183
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #51 / 183
185103
Wellington Parc of Owensboro
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 83
Rank #168 / 340
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #158 / 168
-38%
4.18
Facility 4.18
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #18 / 190
-8%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #109 / 190
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #115 / 190
-42-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 402
Jack T Wells Estate
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #137 / 183
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #111 / 183
54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #40 / 183
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Bowling Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bowling Green
66
Facility 66
KY AVG 83
Rank #204 / 340
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #118 / 168
-1%
3.29
Facility 3.29
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #86 / 190
0%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #47 / 190
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 190
-55-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 402
Natalie Raymer
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #146 / 183
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #145 / 183
48.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #79 / 183
185224
Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
South Benton
96
Facility 96
KY AVG 83
Rank #114 / 340
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #100 / 168
+4%
3.30
Facility 3.30
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #86 / 190
+12%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #162 / 190
7.7
Facility 7.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #176 / 190
184-
46
Facility 46
KY AVG 43
Rank #187 / 402
Lynn Hood
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #133 / 183
$4.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #89 / 183
62.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 62.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #14 / 183
185258
Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation
NH
MC
SNF
Jamestown
114
Facility 114
KY AVG 83
Rank #64 / 340
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #87 / 168
+5%
3.06
Facility 3.06
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #126 / 190
-26%-19%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #10 / 190
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 190
-101-
33
Facility 33
KY AVG 43
Rank #266 / 402
-
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #92 / 183
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #130 / 183
36.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #163 / 183
185286
Gallatin Nursing and Rehab
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Warsaw
120
Facility 120
KY AVG 83
Rank #52 / 340
35.0%
Facility 35.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #166 / 168
-59%
2.71
Facility 2.71
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #173 / 190
-35%-28%
$13.8k
Facility $13.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #155 / 194
15
Facility 15
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #116 / 190
5.0
Facility 5.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #124 / 190
-42-
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 43
Rank #100 / 402
Stacie Darnold
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #40 / 183
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #27 / 183
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #42 / 183
185360
Christian Health Center of Bowling Green
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bowling Green
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 83
Rank #269 / 340
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #15 / 168
+14%
4.83
Facility 4.83
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #13 / 190
-10%+29%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #3 / 190
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 190
-44-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 43
Rank #291 / 402
Christian Care Communities, Inc
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #147 / 183
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #157 / 183
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #146 / 183
185419
Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Russellville
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 83
Rank #83 / 340
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #68 / 168
+8%
2.98
Facility 2.98
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #143 / 190
-50%-20%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 194
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #139 / 190
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 190
-95-
64
Facility 64
KY AVG 43
Rank #79 / 402
Kenneth Graves
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #86 / 183
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #115 / 183
38%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #157 / 183
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Wesley Manor

5012 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219
Overview of Wesley Manor

Wesley Manor is a single-story, 107-bed nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky, sitting about 14.6 miles out from the city center. A Walk Score of 2 puts this firmly in car-dependent territory. Most errands and outings here mean getting in the car.

Occupancy runs around 83%, with 88 of 107 beds filled at any given time. The average stay stretches out to 1,032 days, and that number tells you something on its own. This is a facility built primarily for long-term nursing care, not a quick in-and-out recovery stop.

Care here covers both short-term rehab and skilled nursing, backed by physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy. Nursing hours land at 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident each day.

Pets are welcome, and fitness and recreation programs give residents ways to stay active day to day. Inspections at nursing homes like this one tend to circle back to a handful of steady categories, resident rights and infection prevention among them. That is standard across the board, not specific to one visit.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so families have more than one route for covering costs.

Wesley Manor reads as a facility built around long-term nursing care first. A real rehab track sits alongside that, for residents working through physical, speech, or occupational recovery along the way.

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Overview of Boonespring Skilled Nursing Facility

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.

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Overview of Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Located at 2801 W 6th Street in Wilmington, Delaware, Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home. Master Delaware SNF Management owns the facility and is led by administrator Eric Toma. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to arrange care for short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing needs.

Residents stay an average of 163 days, and the resident population includes post-acute rehabilitation patients and those requiring ongoing skilled care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident, providing substantial hands-on assistance. Residents are supported by registered Nurses contributing about 42 minutes per resident daily, nurse aides providing 2 hours and 12 minutes, and licensed practical or vocational nurses contributing 46 minutes.

Parkview’s Wilmington location has a Walkability Score of 77 out of 100, so visiting family and staff can easily walk around the surrounding area. Most everyday errands and essentials are also within a comfortable walking distance.

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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.

Contact The Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Overview of Wellington Parc of Owensboro

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.

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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.

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Overview of Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 96-bed facility at 2607 Main Street in Benton, Kentucky. Serving Marshall County, the center is operated by Lake Way SNF Operations LLC and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Total nursing hours run approximately 2% above the Kentucky average, though the distribution is uneven. RN coverage is 51 minutes per resident per day (11% above average), and weekend RN hours are 16% above the state benchmark. However, nurse aide hours are 1 hour and 40 minutes per day, which is 32% below the state average, and LPN hours are 24% below. No CMS overall star rating or quality measures data are currently displayed.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services oversees inspections. Lake Way maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 2.0. Two July 2025 reports cited a deficiency for failing to designate a qualified Infection Preventionist, a recurring structural requirement. Four concurrent complaint investigations were found to be unsubstantiated. There have been no recorded fines or Immediate Jeopardy findings in the past three years. Current occupancy is 88%, exceeding the Kentucky average of 81.3%.

Service programs include skilled nursing, long-term care, and memory care, with a focus on short-term rehabilitation. Amenities include a therapy gym, physician services, and 24-hour staffing. The facility provides housekeeping, laundry, and WiFi for residents. Since specific monthly pricing is not provided in public records, request a current fee schedule during a facility tour.

Those seeking a high-occupancy facility with strong RN oversight and broad rehabilitation services may find this environment appropriate. It is recommended that individuals inquire about the current status of the infection control program and evaluate the nurse aide staffing levels during an in-person visit before making a placement decision.

Contact Lake Way Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation

Fair Oaks Health Systems runs Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, a 114-bed skilled nursing home in Jamestown, Kentucky. When it comes to regular billing, the facility works with standard insurance setups, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The local area has a Walk Score of 33, so it is a car-dependent spot where family members and visitors will usually need a vehicle to get back and forth, even if a couple of quick errands can be knocked out on foot nearby.

The building usually stays around 89 percent full, housing just over 100 residents at a time. Stays average out to about 212 days, which points to a regular split between short-term therapy tracking and long-term residential stays.

To keep up with daily medical needs, the floor staff puts in an average of 3 hours and 24 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every single day. That time breaks down into 2 hours and 18 minutes from nurse aides and 29 minutes from registered nurses, all working to handle post-op rehab, regular medication, IV setups, and senior counseling programs.

Prospective residents can set up an in-person visit to check out the therapy layout, look over the bedrooms, and chat with the admissions office about state inspection updates, which show the home has resolved past notes and cleared its recent checks. The main desk organizes these property walks while answering questions about the courtyard, raised garden beds, the backyard chicken coop, and the daily activity schedule covering regular card games, block parties, and nail spa days.

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Overview of Gallatin Nursing and Rehab

Warsaw, Kentucky, serves as the location for Gallatin Nursing and Rehab, a 120-bed nursing home owned by Stacie Darnold and situated at 499 Center Street. The financial department structures billing accounts through typical regional pathways, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. The local neighborhood layout carries a Walk Score of 60, establishing a moderately walkable setting where visiting relatives and local guests can complete a few common errands on foot.

Occupancy metrics show that the facility houses 42 residents across its 120 beds, maintaining a 35 percent utilization rate. The resident population experiences an average length of stay tracking at 244 days, combining ongoing medical housing with short-term post-hospital recovery tracks.

Shift logs indicate that the 24-hour floor staff averages 2 hours and 46 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident, with registered nurses delivering 26 minutes of that total to manage daily clinical charts, short-term rehabilitation services, and an on-site hospice program.

Interested individuals can coordinate a structural walk-through to view the room configurations, analyze the daily nursing hours, and inspect the rehabilitation areas firsthand. The administrative team handles these facility tours alongside questions regarding admission availability, local transit access, daily activities, and end-of-life care support.

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Overview of Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Christian Health Center of Bowling Green sits at 1880 Westen St, a single-story, 45-bed nursing home covering four care types under one roof: nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Walkability is limited here, Walk Score 28, so most errands mean a car trip rather than a walk down the street. What stands out more is occupancy: 93.6%, which is high enough to suggest steady, consistent demand rather than a facility working to fill beds. The average stay runs about 70 days, a length that fits short-term rehab as much as longer placements.

On the care side, rehabilitation services and 24-hour staffing anchor daily operations, with a specific short-term rehab track built into the program structure. The facility also runs the Best Friends™ Approach, a named engagement program rather than a generic activities label. Medicare and Medicaid are both accepted, and pets are allowed, two details that matter differently but both expand who this facility can realistically serve.

Daily life includes a full calendar of fitness classes, educational programming, and spiritual services, backed by a chapel, salon, walking paths, and an exercise room. That combination points toward a facility built around faith-based community life as much as clinical routine.

Christian Care Communities, Inc owns the facility. Between the near-full occupancy, the defined short-term rehab program, and the faith-centered daily structure, this reads as an established nursing home suited to residents who want both consistent clinical care and a strong sense of community around them.

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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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
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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 197 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.