Best Nursing Homes in Owensboro, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 nursing homes in Owensboro, 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: 3.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Owensboro, KY. 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: 2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Owensboro, KY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Owensboro, KY. 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-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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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: 48.9% 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.
Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Owensboro
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 100
Rank #113 / 195
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #89 / 159
+4%
3.89
Facility 3.89
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #27 / 195
+14%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #10 / 195
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 195
-81A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 46
Rank #99 / 207
LP Owensboro, LLC
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #56 / 188
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #88 / 188
39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #158 / 188
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Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 100
Rank #34 / 195
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #138 / 159
-14%
3.17
Facility 3.17
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
-6%-16%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #139 / 195
9.0
Facility 9.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #185 / 195
-96-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 46
Rank #88 / 207
Twin Rivers Operating Company, LLC
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #84 / 188
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #55 / 188
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #34 / 188
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The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
NH
Owensboro
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 100
Rank #190 / 195
43.3%
Facility 43.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #153 / 159
-49%- +116%-
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #3 / 195
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 195
-13-
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 46
Rank #5 / 207
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Wellington Parc of Owensboro
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 100
Rank #131 / 195
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #149 / 159
-38%
4.18
Facility 4.18
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #18 / 195
-8%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #109 / 195
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #115 / 195
-42-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 46
Rank #88 / 207
Wellington Parc Health Systems, Inc
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #142 / 188
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #116 / 188
54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #40 / 188
185436
Carmel Home
NH
SNF
Owensboro
115
Facility 115
KY AVG 100
Rank #57 / 195
68.7%
Facility 68.7%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #111 / 159
-19%- - --
$40.2k
Facility $40.2k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #180 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #6 / 195
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #46 / 195
-79-
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 46
Rank #182 / 207
Carmelite Srs. Of The Divine Heart Of Jesus Of Ky
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #150 / 188
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #85 / 188
70.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #6 / 188
185226
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
156
Facility 156
KY AVG 100
Rank #17 / 195
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #121 / 159
-4%
3.52
Facility 3.52
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #65 / 195
+47%-6%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #36 / 195
1.5
Facility 1.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #74 / 195
-127--LP Owensboro II, LLC
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #23 / 188
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #49 / 188
38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #160 / 188
185120
Heartland Villa Center
NH
SNF
Lewisport
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 100
Rank #183 / 195
91.6%
Facility 91.6%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #60 / 159
+8%
2.64
Facility 2.64
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #183 / 195
+25%-30%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #142 / 199
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #28 / 195
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 195
141-
29
Facility 29
KY AVG 46
Rank #164 / 207
-
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #167 / 188
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #181 / 188
39.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #154 / 188
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Woodmont Health Campus
NH
ADC
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Boonville
99 54.5% -18%2.66 -36%-22%$0283.5-54A+ 19 Good Samaritan Hospital$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/202350.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023155682
Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Owensboro
184
Facility 184
KY AVG 100
Rank #8 / 195
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #143 / 159
-20%
3.67
Facility 3.67
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #51 / 195
-38%-2%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #186 / 195
11.3
Facility 11.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #190 / 195
4125-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 46
Rank #196 / 207
Owensboro Ky Opco, LLC
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #46 / 188
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #46 / 188
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #97 / 188
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every KY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Owensboro. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center

Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro, KY, is a prime skilled nursing community offering comprehensive services including clinical services, rehabilitation, care navigation, and more. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of well-accommodated and beautifully designed accommodations with a variety of floor plans. Committed to providing exceptional care that gives the comfort of a home in a friendly environment, a warm and caring team works 24/7 catering to the immediate needs and interests of its residents.

Dedicated to helping its residents continue to live life to the fullest, the community offers top-grade amenities and services, including social events and holiday programs, group excursions, and many more. Explore the friendly environment with a picturesque courtyard and bask in the area with your new friends. At Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center, residents can experience an empowering and stress-free retirement.

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Overview of Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehab Center

Welcome to Twin Rivers, where residents can discover a premier senior living community offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and various specialty services in Owensboro, Kentucky. Their goal is to create a long-term care solution that allows residents to enjoy life more fully. Comfortable rooms and quality clinical care are provided to ensure a supportive and enriching environment. 

Residents can experience the compassion and expertise that sets the community apart. Their skilled and caring clinical staff at Twin Rivers is dedicated to providing the highest quality care. For those on the mend from recent surgery or illness, Twin Rivers in Owensboro, Kentucky, offers expert rehabilitation and top-of-the-line equipment, ensuring a speedy recovery. Residents can trust the team at Twin Rivers to support their journey to wellness. Embrace a new chapter of vibrant living and personalized care as they welcome residents to Twin Rivers.

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Overview of The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

Transitional Care of Owensboro is the premier nursing home in the city that offers unparalleled rehabilitative services. They stand as the home that has raised the standard for rehabilitative care, focused on conducting results-driven programs with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying needs of the residents. The transitional rehabilitation center is dedicated to recovering all its residents– even those with complex medical needs.
With an emphasis on post-hospital rehabilitation, other services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), blood transfusions, respiratory care, post-stroke rehabilitation, diabetes management, and advanced wound care. 

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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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Carmel Home

2501 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303
Overview of Carmel Home

Carmel Home is a 115-bed nursing and skilled nursing community out on Old Hartford Rd in Owensboro, Kentucky, run by the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, with Francis as the administrator. The building is single-story, which matters more than people think when you’re picturing a parent or grandparent getting around without stairs. It sits in a car-dependent stretch of town (Walk Score 20), so visits usually mean driving over rather than walking.

Right now the place is running at 84% occupancy, 96 of its 115 beds filled, which tells you it’s an active, steady community rather than one that’s just opened its doors or quietly emptying out. There’s personal care and skilled nursing side by side, plus short-term rehab for people bouncing back from surgery or a hospital stay. Staff are there 24 hours a day, and residents can see a physician or podiatrist, get dental work done, and have medications, medical supplies, and oxygen managed on-site instead of needing a separate trip for each one.

There’s a beautician and barber on hand, which sounds minor until you realize how much it matters to someone’s sense of self. Transportation is available when residents need to get somewhere the building can’t take them. And the place runs on dietary services, social and activity programming, and consultant pharmacy support layered under that round-the-clock nursing staff.

Carmel Home takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into one way of covering things. As for how the state sees it: inspections here have leaned toward staffing and staff credentials, how care gets planned and documented, and dietary and food service. This is a place built for residents who need real nursing-level support, whether that’s a short rehab stint after the hospital or something longer-term, inside a facility with steady occupancy and a long-standing religious-order operator behind it.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest

Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Owensboro, KY. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and clinical oversight in a residential setting, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay for a resident when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may make Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community. The 156-bed community accommodates a broader resident population than a smaller home. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms suit residents who share a room with a companion. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use public coverage or pay directly.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded amount of nurse staffing time allocated per resident across a day. LP Owensboro Ii operates Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest.

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Overview of Heartland Villa Center

Heartland Villa Center is a captivating skilled care nursing and rehabilitation facility, equipped to accommodate up to 45 clients at a time. Tucked away near the serene Ohio River, just east of Owensboro, Kentucky, this seven-acre campus boasts scenic walking paths, a shaded park, and a play area.

Heartland’s reputation for providing exceptional care and warm hospitality speaks volumes, as they proudly hold the My Innerview Excellence in Action award three times and have received the National Health Care Association’s Bronze Commitment to Quality award. Alongside their skilled services, they extend outpatient rehabilitation services to the local community and offer a 24-unit apartment complex. 

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Woodmont Health Campus

1325 N Rockport Rd, Boonville, IN 47601
Overview of Woodmont Health Campus

Woodmont Health Campus sits in Boonville, Indiana, and it’s doing a lot under one roof. Nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, adult day services, respite care. That means a family doesn’t have to move someone across town when their needs shift from “needs a little help” to “needs a lot of help.”

The building itself is single-story, which matters more than people think when someone’s using a walker. It’s been running for 25 years, has 99 beds, and right now about 54 of them are filled, putting occupancy around 55%. Housing comes in a studio setup. Nursing coverage breaks down to roughly three hours of total nursing care per resident per day, spread across RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides, and staffing runs 24 hours. There’s also short-term rehab on-site, which is the kind of thing that matters a lot if someone’s coming out of a hospital stay and needs to rebuild strength before going home.

On the lifestyle side, there’s a salon, a bistro, a private dining room, a resident garden, and onsite laundry. Small stuff, but it adds up to daily life feeling less like an institution. Just know that the area itself is car-dependent (Walk Score of 19), so this isn’t a “stroll to the coffee shop” kind of neighborhood.

Payment-wise, Woodmont takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which covers most people’s situations. And on the regulatory side, inspections here have centered on infection control and emergency preparedness, which are two of the most commonly reviewed areas in nursing home oversight nationally. This is a full-spectrum care campus with a quarter-century track record, built for residents whose needs might change rather than stay fixed.

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Overview of Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation

Donna Davis owns Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation, a 184-bed nursing home located right on Leitchfield Road in Owensboro, Kentucky. On the financial side, the billing office works with standard coverage setups, taking private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The area itself has a Walk Score of 7, making it a completely car-dependent location where visiting relatives and local guests will need a vehicle to get back and forth.

The facility runs at about 68 percent occupancy across its 184 beds, and residents stay for an average of 158 days. This timeline shows a typical mix of long-term residential housing and shorter, post-hospital rehabilitation stays. To handle these health needs, the 24-hour nursing team puts in an average of 3 hours and 12 minutes of direct care per resident every day.

Registered nurses handle 30 minutes of that daily total, keeping tabs on a secure memory care unit, general wound treatments, tracheostomy care, medication schedules, and palliative support.

Prospective representatives can set up an in-person visit to look over the therapy gym, evaluate the nursing schedules, and check out the layout of the dementia unit. The administrative team arranges these building tours while answering questions about on-site medical checkups, like dental, podiatry, and optometry visits, alongside daily amenities like the beauty shop, free Wi-Fi, the vegetable garden, and scheduled group activities.

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Overview of Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation

Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owensboro, Kentucky, provides nursing home care, hospice, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care center on comfort for residents with serious or end of life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The range of services suits a resident who needs nursing support during recovery or a family seeking temporary care.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support residents through a recovery period. Medication management helps residents stay on top of prescribed medicines, and the salon and spa provide personal care services within the facility. Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to continue living with a pet. Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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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
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
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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
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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 Owensboro, KY

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 14 nursing homes in Owensboro, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Owensboro, KY?

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 Owensboro, KY, 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 Owensboro, KY?

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.