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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Wesley Manor
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Highview)
107
Facility 107
KY AVG 100
Rank #69 / 196
--
3.87
Facility 3.87
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #27 / 195
? +20%+3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #38 / 196
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #53 / 196
-57A+
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 46
Rank #207 / 208
Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc
$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #63 / 188
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #27 / 188
64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #12 / 188
185136
Berea Health and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Berea
84
Facility 84
KY AVG 100
Rank #125 / 196
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #12 / 165
+15%
2.76
Facility 2.76
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #168 / 195
B- -3%-26%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #166 / 199
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #45 / 196
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #79 / 196
282-
57
Facility 57
KY AVG 46
Rank #64 / 208
Berea Health Care, LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #117 / 188
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #86 / 188
53%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #47 / 188
185384
Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Morgantown
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 100
Rank #43 / 196
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #62 / 165
+8%
4.04
Facility 4.04
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #24 / 195
A +3%+8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #55 / 196
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #43 / 196
-112-
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 46
Rank #80 / 208
LP Morgantown, LLC
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #48 / 188
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #65 / 188
42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #139 / 188
185006
Christian Health Center of Bowling Green
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bowling Green
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 100
Rank #184 / 196
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #18 / 165
+14%
4.83
Facility 4.83
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #13 / 195
? -10%+29%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #9 / 196
1.5
Facility 1.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #9 / 196
-44-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 46
Rank #167 / 208
Christian Care Communities, Inc
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #152 / 188
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #162 / 188
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #151 / 188
185419
Louisville East Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Louisville
178
Facility 178
KY AVG 100
Rank #10 / 196
90.4%
Facility 90.4%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #74 / 165
+6%
2.62
Facility 2.62
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #183 / 195
C- -43%-30%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #152 / 199
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #131 / 196
5.3
Facility 5.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #137 / 196
2161-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 46
Rank #119 / 208
Louisville East Post Acute, LLC
$23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #3 / 188
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #7 / 188
47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #94 / 188
185178
The Springs at Oldham Reserve
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Lagrange
103
Facility 103
KY AVG 100
Rank #81 / 196
--
3.54
Facility 3.54
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #65 / 195
? -38%-5%
$18.9k
Facility $18.9k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #169 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #9 / 196
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #53 / 196
-44-
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 46
Rank #5 / 208
Trilogy Healthcare Of Lagrange, LLC---185488
Villaspring of Erlanger
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Erlanger
140
Facility 140
KY AVG 100
Rank #30 / 196
95.6%
Facility 95.6%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #28 / 165
+13%
3.27
Facility 3.27
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #86 / 195
B- -48%-13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #95 / 196
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 196
-134A+
67
Facility 67
KY AVG 46
Rank #39 / 208
Villaspring Health Care Center, LLC
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #21 / 188
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #20 / 188
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #76 / 188
185447
Redbanks
NH
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Henderson
222
Facility 222
KY AVG 100
Rank #5 / 196
59.0%
Facility 59.0%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #153 / 165
-31%
4.20
Facility 4.20
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #18 / 195
B- -54%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
13
Facility 13
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #111 / 196
4.3
Facility 4.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #108 / 196
-131-
76
Facility 76
KY AVG 46
Rank #11 / 208
Henderson County Health Care Corporation
$15.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #20 / 188
$9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #11 / 188
60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #17 / 188
185124
Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Stanton
82
Facility 82
KY AVG 100
Rank #127 / 196
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #55 / 165
+9%
3.43
Facility 3.43
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 195
A+ -51%-9%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #55 / 196
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #43 / 196
-76-
54
Facility 54
KY AVG 46
Rank #80 / 208
Stanton Health Center, LLC
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #136 / 188
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #123 / 188
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #66 / 188
185352
Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Irvine
88
Facility 88
KY AVG 100
Rank #121 / 196
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
KY AVG 84.9%
Rank #47 / 165
+10%
3.18
Facility 3.18
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
A- -5%-15%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #79 / 196
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 196
-80-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 46
Rank #134 / 208
Irvine Operating Company, LLC
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #120 / 188
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #90 / 188
53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #45 / 188
185339

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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.

Contact Wesley Manor

Overview of Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Berea Health and Rehabilitation works two care types in Berea, KY. Skilled nursing and nursing home care are the pair, aimed at residents whose clinical needs keep going. Rehabilitation services belong to the same care setting.

A short-term stay under respite goes to the family whose usual caregiver has to travel or recover. Nursing support and a temporary arrangement are the two things that bring people here.

The license covers 84 beds. Two hours and 45 minutes of nursing go to each resident daily.

Medicare’s role starts at hospital discharge and stops when the skilled need does. Medicaid becomes relevant when a long stay outlasts what a resident saved. Private pay comes from personal money, and all three are accepted.

Pets are allowed here, which matters to a resident who has one. Cindy Hollins is the administrator, and Berea Health Care operates the community.

Contact Berea Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center

Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in Morgantown, KY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness.

The center has 122 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, longer term Medicaid supported care for eligible residents, or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services can help a resident work toward functional recovery after illness or injury. Clinical programs include IV administration, pain management, respiratory and tracheostomy care, wound care and wound vac care, cardiac, diabetic and oncology care, and nutrition management with enteral tube feeding. Religious services are available, allowing residents to participate in services within the community.

A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby errands independently. Josh Strasburger serves as the administrator, and LP Morgantown operates the community. The combination of memory care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care may suit a resident whose needs include both cognitive supervision and ongoing medical or comfort focused support.

Contact Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Christian Health Center of Bowling Green offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bowling Green, KY. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents keep a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting and supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to another level of care can happen within the same community.

With 45 beds, Christian Health Center of Bowling Green is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms suit residents who want their own room, while semi-private rooms allow two residents to share a room. The community opened in 1884 and is owned by Christian Care Communities.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support therapy during recovery, while the Best Friends™ Approach is a signature program. Residents can also use a salon and spa, chapel, courtyard, garden, and walking paths on site. Activities include fitness classes, educational programs, and spiritual services.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving eligible residents public payment routes or the option to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time assigned to each resident.

Contact Christian Health Center of Bowling Green

Overview of Louisville East Post Acute

Louisville East Post Acute in Louisville, Kentucky, offers skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, memory care, palliative support, and hospice care. Memory care services provide dedicated supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Palliative and hospice care prioritize symptom management and end-of-life comfort, while short-term rehabilitation programs and respite stays assist residents recovering from health events or giving regular caregivers time away.

Supervised by administrator Benjamin Brednich, this 178-bed facility includes on-site physician oversight, tailored meal plans designed for specific medical diets, and an expansive gym for therapy sessions. Shared physical amenities include spacious outdoor courtyards and central common areas for group activities. Positioned in an area with a 43 walk score, most daily errands around the neighborhood require motor transportation. Payment options cover Medicare for post-acute rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective representatives looking into local long-term care or rehabilitative services can contact Louisville East Post Acute to ask about bed openings, discuss financial policies, or request a campus walkthrough.

Contact Louisville East Post Acute

Overview of The Springs at Oldham Reserve

The Springs at Oldham Reserve offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in LaGrange, KY. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because the community has several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between settings without leaving the community. The community has 103 beds. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, provide recovery-focused care during a limited stay.

A fitness center supports exercise on site, while a salon, movie theater, bistro, and private dining room give residents places for grooming, films, casual meals, and hosted meals. Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, and pets are allowed so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Sean Barney-Mccoy serves as administrator, and Trilogy Healthcare Of Lagrange operates the community.

Contact The Springs at Oldham Reserve

Overview of Villaspring of Erlanger

Villaspring of Erlanger operates a 140-bed skilled nursing and residential facility in Erlanger, Kentucky. Care options include skilled nursing services, ongoing nursing assistance, end-of-life hospice support, and temporary respite stays. Physical recovery programs are also provided through on-site rehabilitation services.

Operations run by administrator Amber Reilly and operator Villaspring Health Care Center, with recent data showing a 96% occupancy rate. Nursing personnel deliver an average of 3 hours and 16 minutes of daily attention per resident. On-site features include homestyle dining, religious services, and outdoor walking paths.

Interested families can connect with the admissions team at Villaspring of Erlanger to confirm current room openings, schedule a walkthrough, and discuss coverage options. Accepted funding sources consist of Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Contact Villaspring of Erlanger

Overview of Redbanks

Redbanks offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Henderson, Kentucky. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site, while memory care provides supervision for someone living with dementia. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Redbanks may suit a resident whose needs change over time because its care options range from independent living to memory care, nursing, skilled nursing, and hospice services. Opened in 1973, the community has 222 beds, placing it in the larger community range with more residents and staff. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Shari Newton serves as the administrator, and Henderson County Health Care operates the community. On site rehabilitation services and full time therapy allow residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, while the salon, meaningful activity programs, and in house hospice services provide personal care, activities, and hospice support on site. A Walk Score of 76 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage or direct payment options for care.

Contact Redbanks

Overview of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Stanton Health Center operates Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, an 82-bed home in Stanton, Kentucky. Kellie Sparks serves as administrator.

Care does not stop at the end of the day shift and resume with breakfast. Licensed nursing is on site at every hour, which is the whole point of the arrangement. Respite handles the handoff when one adult child covers a stretch, and another has to travel before being able to handle the next stretch. The stay has a start and a finish, both known before anyone packs. Rehabilitation therapy is available throughout, so recovery happens where the resident already lives and sleeps.

A salon operates on-site, and an outdoor courtyard gives residents a place to take the weather when it’s good. Nursing time measures 3 hours and 26 minutes daily, per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted here.

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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
01

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
03

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: 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