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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Embrace a fulfilling retirement lifestyle within this welcoming community, where residents’ health and happiness are at the heart of everything they do. Carmel Home is a nursing home care community located in Owensboro, Kentucky. They’re part of a comprehensive continuing care retirement community, offering a range of care services tailored to the diverse needs of its residents. At Carmel Home, residents can expect to receive compassionate and skilled care from a dedicated team of professionals committed to enhancing their well-being. The community fosters a warm and supportive environment that promotes a sense of belonging and safety.
Whether residents require long-term care or specialized services, Carmel Home is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and support at every stage of life. Additionally, this assisted living community takes pride in its participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, ensuring accessible and quality care for eligible individuals. Discover the comforts of home and the peace of mind that comes with comprehensive care. Let Carmel Home be a part of your journey to vibrant senior living.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #66 / 173Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 173 homes in Kentucky.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kentucky average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the Kentucky average: 81.3%Carmel Home is legally operated by Carmelite Srs. Of The Divine Heart Of Jesus Of Ky, and administrated by Francis.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Kentucky average: 6 deficiencies
The most recent inspections on April 10, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies identified. Earlier reports also showed no deficiencies, indicating a consistent pattern of compliance. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Inspectors did not note any issues related to resident care, safety, or other regulatory areas. This record suggests the facility has maintained compliance over time without notable concerns.
Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
Kentucky average 13.5
Kentucky average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.1
0
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.6
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Feb 15, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Feb 15, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 15, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Carmel Home is located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Owensboro's city center to Carmel Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.85 miles to nearest hospital (Almost Family)
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Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
18Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
22% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.1
10% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 18.9
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.8%
6% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 16.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.4%
20% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
9.1%
142% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 3.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
33% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
18% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
68% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.7%
46% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.4%
5% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 93.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.7%
8% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
36% lower than Kentucky averageKentucky average: $63K
74% more fines than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 2.3
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
206% more payment denials than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
5 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 20, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 15, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 15, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
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