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Page 9 of Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 193 nursing homes in Kentucky using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

Compare Nursing Homes around Kentucky

The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

CMS & KY Dept. of Health data

Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Owensboro
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #90 / 168
+4%
4.18
Facility 4.18
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 191
+14%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #11 / 193
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #17 / 193
-81A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 41
Rank #170 / 423
Matthew Clark
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #52 / 194
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #87 / 194
39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #173 / 194
185346
Westport Place Health Campus
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Louisville
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 82
Rank #325 / 341
--
3.44
Facility 3.44
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 191
+46%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #20 / 193
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #31 / 193
-55-
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 41
Rank #183 / 423
Lauren Powers
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #51 / 194
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #46 / 194
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #85 / 194
185466
Magnolia Village
NH
SNF
Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #15 / 168
+15%
2.56
Facility 2.56
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #178 / 191
-32%-32%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 193
-58-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 41
Rank #237 / 423
Magnolia Village Health Center LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #149 / 194
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #131 / 194
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #68 / 194
185435
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 82
Rank #36 / 341
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #145 / 168
-14%
3.39
Facility 3.39
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #76 / 191
-6%-10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #142 / 193
9.0
Facility 9.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #185 / 193
-96-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
Myra Raymer
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #122 / 194
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #49 / 194
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #7 / 194
185087
Edmonson Center
NH
SNF
Brownsville
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 82
Rank #181 / 341
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #13 / 168
+15%
3.47
Facility 3.47
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #68 / 191
-41%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #89 / 193
5.5
Facility 5.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #144 / 193
372-
43
Facility 43
KY AVG 41
Rank #206 / 423
Edmonson Health Center LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #97 / 194
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #91 / 194
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #98 / 194
185401
Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 82
Rank #70 / 341
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #72 / 168
+7%
3.29
Facility 3.29
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
+22%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #89 / 193
3.7
Facility 3.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #81 / 193
399-
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 41
Rank #231 / 423
LP Louisville Quinn Drive, LLC
$10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #74 / 194
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #80 / 194
42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #113 / 194
185311
Hopkins Center
NH
SNF
Woodburn
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 82
Rank #258 / 341
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #108 / 168
0%
2.67
Facility 2.67
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #175 / 191
-33%-29%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 193
-42-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
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$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $5.4M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #173 / 194
$2.6M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $2.6M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #155 / 194
47.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 47.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #40 / 194
185167
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
NH
Wilmore
285
Facility 285
KY AVG 82
Rank #1 / 341
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #159 / 168
-41%
6.03
Facility 6.03
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #8 / 191
-20%+61%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #48 / 193
2.7
Facility 2.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #37 / 193
-142-
61
Facility 61
KY AVG 41
Rank #95 / 423
Benjamin Adams
$23.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #32 / 194
$23.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #1 / 194
100.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 100.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #1 / 194
185473
Redbanks Colonial Terrace
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Sebree
87
Facility 87
KY AVG 82
Rank #149 / 341
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #58 / 168
+9%
3.91
Facility 3.91
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #37 / 191
-17%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #29 / 193
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 193
-80A+
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 41
Rank #220 / 423
Henderson County Health Care Corporation
$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #150 / 194
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #136 / 194
62.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 62.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #75 / 194
185291
Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Richmond
93
Facility 93
KY AVG 82
Rank #126 / 341
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #55 / 168
+10%
3.49
Facility 3.49
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #68 / 191
-48%-7%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #1 / 193
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 193
-86-
78
Facility 78
KY AVG 41
Rank #18 / 423
Benita Dickenson
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #118 / 194
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #72 / 194
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #32 / 194
185061
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Middlesboro
95
Facility 95
KY AVG 82
Rank #116 / 341
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #17 / 168
+15%
3.34
Facility 3.34
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
-26%-11%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #1 / 193
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 193
-92-
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 41
Rank #88 / 423
Melissa Robbins
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #68 / 194
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #99 / 194
43.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #163 / 194
185240
Providence Pointe Healthcare
NH
PC
SNF
Paducah
108
Facility 108
KY AVG 82
Rank #76 / 341
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #34 / 168
+12%
4.23
Facility 4.23
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 191
-13%+13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #66 / 193
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 193
-102-
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 41
Rank #50 / 423
Douglas Cox
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #63 / 194
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #78 / 194
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #132 / 194
185227
The Springs at Stony Brook
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 82
Rank #79 / 341
--
3.30
Facility 3.30
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #93 / 191
-27%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #7 / 193
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 193
-66-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 41
Rank #292 / 423
Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #71 / 194
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #44 / 194
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #46 / 194
185485
Nazareth Home Clifton
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
144
Facility 144
KY AVG 82
Rank #24 / 341
--
4.23
Facility 4.23
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 191
+1%+13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #134 / 193
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 193
-105A+
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 41
Rank #244 / 423
Greg Cobb
$13.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #25 / 194
$8.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #29 / 194
59.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #88 / 194
185442
Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
NH
SNF
Maysville
130
Facility 130
KY AVG 82
Rank #37 / 341
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #87 / 168
+5%
3.07
Facility 3.07
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #139 / 191
-49%-18%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 197
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #11 / 193
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 193
-115-
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 41
Rank #126 / 423
-
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #37 / 194
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #58 / 194
45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #139 / 194
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Overview of Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Located in Irvine, Kentucky, Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing facility owned by Mica Collins. The community opened not long ago and cares for residents recovering after hospital stays, while others come for ongoing nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and families have more than one way to cover a stay. The 88-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 93%, and residents stay an average of 107 days.

Rehabilitation is a major part of the center, and nursing care averages 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses add another 39 minutes of daily care, while rehabilitation patients receive the hands-on attention tied to recovery. Dietary counseling and nutritional services are part of the program. Staff is on hand 24 hours a day.

Social gatherings are part of daily life, and residents also take part in outings away from the facility. Beauty and barber services are available on-site, while family gathering rooms give visitors a place to sit and spend time together. The facility is pet-friendly, and animal companionship is welcome. Complimentary WiFi, televisions in rehabilitation rooms, and complimentary cable access are also available. Laundry services are available for clothing and linens, and private rooms are available for rehabilitation patients.

The neighborhood has a walkability score of 37 out of 100, so nearby services may be reached on foot, but most trips require transportation. Families driving in for visits may find the setting practical. The area is away from a busy commercial district, and some residents prefer that quieter atmosphere.

Inspections by state regulators focused on administrative and operating procedures. Medical records management, food safety, and infection prevention practices were among the areas reviewed, and the facility worked to address the identified findings. The inspection process also covered daily protocols tied to those areas.

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Overview of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home in Stanton, Kentucky, and Michael Fielden is the owner. The facility has 82 beds and a 93% occupancy rate. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families have different payment options for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The facility has short-term rehabilitation and respite care as major parts of its services, and residents stay an average of 100 days based on their care needs. This average stay includes both post-acute rehabilitation residents and people receiving longer-term nursing care. Rehabilitation is a major part of the care available. The center is a rehabilitation-focused community.

Staff are on-site 24 hours a day, and residents have access to care throughout the day and night when assistance is needed. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident through the combined work of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. Personal care, medication management, and medical support are part of that daily care. Residents also have consistent nursing support.

Located within a rehabilitation-focused setting, the facility has therapy services for residents recovering after surgery, illness, or hospitalization. The center is structured around post-acute care and recovery needs. Therapy is a key part of the care available. Recovery is a major focus of the community, so it’s a practical choice for families seeking post-acute care in the area.

Private rooms have cable television, and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the building along with beauty and barber services for residents. The facility also has complimentary laundry service, family meeting rooms, and an outdoor courtyard for residents and visitors. The home is pet-friendly, so residents can have their companions nearby.

With a Walk Score of 54, the location is moderately walkable, and some nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a short drive. The facility has several amenities for residents and families. Family meeting rooms are available for visits.

Contact Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation

Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation manages a 94-bed skilled nursing facility located on North Seminary Street in Madisonville, Kentucky. This community accepts standard financial options, processing billing via private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood scores a 70 for walkability, visiting guests and families can complete most of their daily errands and short trips entirely on foot.

The facility structures its workflow around an average resident stay of 120 days. This timeline keeps the daily schedule centered on a mix of short-term recovery and standard long-term housing. The nursing team remains on the floor around the clock, delivering 3 hours and 19 minutes of direct care per resident daily to monitor specialized tracks like geriatric psychology, a Rehab-to-Home program, and complex clinical procedures such as tracheotomy support.

The building is equipped with facility-wide Wi-Fi and complimentary cable television across its residential spaces. Every day household operations pair standard laundry, room cleaning, and building upkeep with a recreational schedule that features movies, bingo, games, arts and crafts, and spiritual services. For families tracking regulatory safety files, a recent complaint-focused state inspection documented zero compliance issues or deficiencies.

Individuals can examine how the team manages its daily nursing rotations, transitional home-bound therapy paths, and recent state compliance records. The facility pairs these clinical frameworks with standard provisions, including building-wide internet access, regular household cleaning, structured social activities, and straightforward walking access to the local town.

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Overview of Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation

Moshe Herbstman owns Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 94-bed care center located on Westwood Street in Glasgow, Kentucky. On the financial side, the billing office uses standard payment setups, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid options. The property stands out with a Walk Score of 75, creating a highly walkable setting where local families and visiting guests can easily take care of daily errands on foot without needing a ride.

The building operates at a busy 93 percent occupancy level, caring for just under 90 residents at a time. Residents experience an average length of stay tracking at 123 days, pointing to a standard operational balance between long-term senior housing and temporary post-hospital therapy. Daily health needs are handled by a floor team providing an average of 3 hours and 13 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every day.

This daily care schedule combines the efforts of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who monitor general physical therapy loops and recovery plans, while recent state abbreviated surveys show the community maintains compliance with local health regulations.

Prospective families can coordinate a walk-through of the property floor plan, check out the therapy layout, and evaluate the choice between skilled medical beds and assisted living setups. The admissions staff organizes these building tours while providing direct updates regarding current room availability, standard insurance paperwork, and daily functional rehabilitation programs.

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Overview of Green Acres Healthcare

Mayfield, Kentucky serves as the setting for Green Acres Healthcare, a 60-bed nursing home owned by Tina Ingrum and located on West Farthing Street. Established one year ago, the facility processes resident accounts through standard pathways, accepting private pay alongside Medicare and Medicaid. The local territory carries a Walk Score of 56, indicating a moderately walkable environment where a few day-to-day errands can be managed on foot, though most regional transit requires a brief drive.

The facility operates at a 95 percent occupancy rate, providing care to a population with an average length of stay tracking at 130 days. These daily operations balance long-term housing requirements with temporary post-acute rehabilitation services. Shift logs indicate that the 24-hour care team averages 3 hours and 34 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, utilizing an on-site therapy department to manage medication schedules, IV services, and post-hospital transitions.

Individuals can coordinate an on-site visit to inspect the therapy layouts, view the lobby fireplace area, and evaluate the clinical shift structures firsthand. The front office handles these property walks alongside specific questions about community activities, personalized dietary menus, around-the-clock snack access, and common lounge spaces.

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Overview of Letcher Manor

Whitesburg, Kentucky is home to Letcher Manor, a 142-bed nursing home owned by Carla Bishnoi and situated on Piedmont Drive. The facility processes accounts through typical billing channels, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. The surrounding geographic layout has a Walk Score of 41, creating a mostly car-dependent setting where visiting families will generally require a vehicle for transit, though a few minor local errands can be handled on foot.

Operational records show an 84 percent occupancy rate, with the resident population experiencing an average length of stay of 175 days across the 142 beds. Shift charts indicate that total direct nursing care averages 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day, divided into 2 hours and 17 minutes from nurse aides, 44 minutes from practical nurses, and 24 minutes from registered nurses. Daily workflows are structured around short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital recovery, and respite care, backed by a clinical infrastructure that includes routine laboratory testing, X-ray tracking, podiatry, dental checks, and pharmacy distribution.

The layout comprises furnished private and semi-private rooms that link to indoor family lounges, a beauty shop, a mobile garden, and an outdoor courtyard. The domestic crew manages standard daily operations, including housekeeping, laundry loops, and religious services, while maintaining a pet-friendly policy and providing Wi-Fi access. State monitoring records note that past regulatory surveys included citations regarding infection control, food preparation safety, care planning, and discharge papers, though a more recent inspection report recorded zero deficient practices.

Prospective residents can coordinate a site visit to evaluate the room setups, check out the courtyard areas, and discuss the recent regulatory inspection trends directly with the administrative team.

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Overview of Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center

Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home owned by Jessica Toth on Lexington Road in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It’s built to provide post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care, with 112 beds typically running at around 79 percent occupancy. The average resident stay of about 108 days reflects a mix of short-term rehab stays and people needing active care.

The home maintains a clinical focus on rehabilitation, supported by on-site medical services, including a doctor on staff, a 24-hour pharmacy, and respite care options. Daily hands-on nursing care averages 3 hours 40 minutes per resident, with registered nurses spending about 26 minutes and nurse aides about 2 hours 20 minutes per resident day. This staffing structure supplies consistent clinical support for occupants recuperating from surgery, stroke, or hospital stays. The facility is located in an average walkable area with a Walk Score of 67, making it reasonably accessible for visiting family members. Daily amenities support life quality, including restaurant-style and buffet dining options, a beauty shop, concierge services, facility-wide Wi-Fi, and a volunteer program. Residents can use computer stations and internet learning resources. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families numerous ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer nursing stays.

State inspections have identified isolated issues centered on infection control and environmental safety measures. None indicated a pattern of systemic concern.

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Overview of Rosedale Green

Rosedale Green operates a 191-bed home in Covington, Kentucky, managed under the direction of Londa Knollman. The facility processes residents’ billing through standard pathways like private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the surrounding neighborhood scores a 1 for walkability, visitors and family members will find a personal vehicle entirely necessary for travel and local errands.

The community runs at an 89 percent occupancy rate, with residents staying for an average of 413 days. This timeline shows that the daily floor routine combines long-term residential stays with short-term post-hospital therapy. The nursing crew covers the floor around the clock, providing an average of 4 hours and 22 minutes of direct care per resident each day through a team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides.

The interior layout accommodates a variety of clinical tracks, including standard rehabilitation, memory units, short-term skilled care, and palliative or hospice services. General operations manage everyday chores like laundry, housecleaning, and room maintenance. For families reviewing the building’s historical files, past state inspections identified issues with infection control and resident safety, though follow-up surveys confirmed that these deficiencies were corrected.

Families can evaluate how the facility manages its daily nursing schedules, specialized memory support units, and clinical correction protocols.

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Overview of Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center

You can find Pikeville Nursing and Rehab Center situated on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky, under the operation of Eyy Pikeville Operations LLC. This 106-bed building handles residential invoicing through conventional methods such as private payments, Medicare, and Medicaid. The community is located in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 71, allowing guests and family members to manage the majority of their local errands completely on foot.

Most residents stay in the building for an average of 126 days. This timeline shows that the daily floor routine heavily targets post-surgical rehabilitation and short-term recovery alongside traditional long-term skilled nursing. The 24-hour clinical crew averages 3 hours and 15 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day, utilizing a rotation of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides to monitor specialized tracks like cardiac care, diabetes tracking, cancer management, memory support, and wound vac therapy.

The indoor spaces provide options for private bedrooms and feature building-wide Wi-Fi, a beauty shop, an in-house pharmacy, and open 24-hour visiting rules. Everyday schedules link standard housekeeping and home-cooked dining with animal companionship programs, volunteer projects, and multi-denominational chapel services. For families tracking regulatory safety histories, recent state inspection surveys and complaint investigations documented a deficiency rate of zero.

Interested individuals can look into how the facility structures its daily nursing schedules, specialized post-surgical therapy tracks, and clean state regulatory records.

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Overview of Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center

Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center is a skilled nursing community situated south of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, on US Highway 231 in a somewhat walkable rural setting. It operates 71 beds with strong occupancy at around 84 percent, reflecting steady demand in the region. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, opening numerous ways for families to arrange care.

The facility’s focus is on rehabilitation and recovery. It offers short-term rehabilitation services and respite care, allowing families flexibility in their home usage for urgent post-hospital recovery or temporary relief care. Beyond core nursing, the community provides wound care and hospice and palliative care services, paired with 24-hour staffing to ensure support is available nonstop. The average resident stay runs about 465 days, suggesting that some residents transition from short-term rehab into longer-term placements. Staffing levels in daily attentive care average about 3 hours 52 minutes per resident day (27 minutes of registered nursing, 2 hours 27 minutes of nursing aide support, and 55 minutes of LPN/LVN time), delivering a valuable presence from licensed and unlicensed care personnel. This blend of staffing supports the array of services the home provides. The location on the highway offers vehicle access while placing the home on the quieter outskirts of a small town. Visitors and residents needing nearby services may find some options walkable, though most errands and appointments need a quick drive.

For families evaluating Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, touring will clarify the room types, dining setup, and daily programming, plus how the facility handles the transition between short-term rehab and longer-term stays.

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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
Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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 193 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.