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Best Nursing Homes in Owensboro, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 nursing homes in Owensboro, KY 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: 3.7/ 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: 2.3/ 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: 3.6/ 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Owensboro (Metro Area)

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

9 facilities compared · CMS & KY Dept. of Health data

Wellington Parc of Owensboro
NH
HC
MC
RC
Owensboro
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 82
Rank #168 / 341
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #197 / 209
-35%
7.74
Facility 7.74
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #2 / 193
-8%+106%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #113 / 195
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #119 / 195
-42-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
Jack T Wells Estate
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #147 / 197
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #133 / 197
54.9%
Facility 54.9%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #76 / 197
185436
Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center
NH
NC
Owensboro
92
Facility 92
KY AVG 82
Rank #128 / 341
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #89 / 209
+8%
4.18
Facility 4.18
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #26 / 193
+14%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #11 / 195
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #17 / 195
-88A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 41
Rank #170 / 423
Matthew Clark
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #51 / 197
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #87 / 197
39.3%
Facility 39.3%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #176 / 197
185346
Carmel Home
NH
Owensboro (Old Hartford Road)
115
Facility 115
KY AVG 82
Rank #63 / 341
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #183 / 209
+3%- --
$40.2k
Facility $40.2k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #181 / 199
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #7 / 195
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 195
-96-
20
Facility 20
KY AVG 41
Rank #334 / 423
Mary Heisler
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #148 / 197
$4.5M
Facility $4.5M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #105 / 197
70.4%
Facility 70.4%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #28 / 197
185226
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HC
NC
PC
RC
Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 82
Rank #36 / 341
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #171 / 209
-11%
3.39
Facility 3.39
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #77 / 193
-6%-10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #143 / 195
9.0
Facility 9.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #187 / 195
-93A+
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 41
Rank #147 / 423
Myra Raymer
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #124 / 197
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #50 / 197
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #6 / 197
185087
Woodmont Health Campus
NH
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Boonville
99 54.5% -22%3.06 -36%-11%$0202.9-53A+ 19 Robyn Meador$9.1M$4.6M50.6%155682
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
NH
MC
RC
Owensboro
156
Facility 156
KY AVG 82
Rank #17 / 341
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #136 / 209
0%
3.57
Facility 3.57
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #55 / 193
+47%-5%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #38 / 195
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #78 / 195
-128-
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 41
Rank #404 / 423
William Conley
$15.0M
Facility $15.0M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #12 / 197
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #38 / 197
38.1%
Facility 38.1%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #173 / 197
185120
Heartland Villa Center
NH
Lewisport
45
Facility 45
KY AVG 82
Rank #269 / 341
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #64 / 209
+12%
3.20
Facility 3.20
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #117 / 193
+25%-15%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #145 / 199
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #29 / 195
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #17 / 195
142-
29
Facility 29
KY AVG 41
Rank #289 / 423
-
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #165 / 197
$2.1M
Facility $2.1M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #168 / 197
39.9%
Facility 39.9%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #109 / 197
185399
The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
NH
AL
Owensboro
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 82
Rank #310 / 341
--
8.49
Facility 8.49
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #1 / 193
+116%+126%
$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 41
Rank #12 / 423
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Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation
NH
HC
MC
PC
Owensboro
184
Facility 184
KY AVG 82
Rank #8 / 341
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #184 / 209
-16%
3.21
Facility 3.21
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #117 / 193
-38%-14%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #187 / 195
11.3
Facility 11.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #191 / 195
4121-
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 41
Rank #382 / 423
Donna Davis
$12.2M
Facility $12.2M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #60 / 197
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #68 / 197
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #103 / 197
185236
Overview of Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation

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.

Contact Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation

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. 

Contact The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

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
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 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 12 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.