The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
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The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

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. 

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 77.6% Above KY avg. ▲ 77.6% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 71.4% Above KY avg. ▲ 71.4% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 62.5% Below KY avg. ▼ 62.5% Below KY avg.KY average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 72.7% Above KY avg. ▲ 72.7% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Kentucky averages

Rank #1 / 189Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 189 homes in Kentucky for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kentucky average, with a ranking across 189 Kentucky facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 1st out of 189 homes in Kentucky for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

8h 29m

126% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
6h 45m
+91% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day

All 1 underlying metrics are above the state average

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Kentucky average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate
44.3% Rank #162 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 168 homes in Kentucky for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kentucky average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #310 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 341 homes in Kentucky for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kentucky facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #12 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 403 homes in Kentucky for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kentucky facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 125
Employees 125
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 0 : 0
100% fewer staff per resident than Kentucky average
Kentucky average ratio: 1.72 : 1 Kentucky average ratio: 1.72 : 1See full Kentucky ranking
Avg staff/day 20
Average shift 7.2 hours
15% worse than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 8.5 hours Kentucky average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Kentucky ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 13,277

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 29 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 21 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant210213,66792100%9.1
Registered Nurse290292,51492100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,8389098%10.2
Speech Language Pathologist100101,1109098%6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,0266571%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide110118668693%6.1
Nurse Practitioner2025626571%8.6
Administrator1014886166%8
Dietitian1014575863%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant120122004953%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant8081806065%3
Occupational Therapy Aide2021375358%2.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician9091065155%1.9
Qualified Social Worker909896470%1
Medical Director101374347%0.9
21 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
29 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 98%
10 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 98%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
11 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 93%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
12 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 53%
8 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 65%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 58%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 55%
9 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 47%

Penalties and fines

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
88% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
16% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

Compare Nursing Homes around Owensboro

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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 #24 / 189
+14%+12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #10 / 191
2.0
Facility 2.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #16 / 191
-81A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 43
Rank #170 / 403
Matthew Clark
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #54 / 184
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #84 / 184
39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #154 / 184
185346
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 #74 / 189
-6%-10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #140 / 191
9.0
Facility 9.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #183 / 191
-96-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 403
Myra Raymer
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #81 / 184
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #52 / 184
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #34 / 184
185087
The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
NH
Owensboro
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 82
Rank #310 / 341
44.3%
Facility 44.3%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #162 / 168
-47%
8.49
Facility 8.49
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #1 / 189
+116%+126%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #3 / 191
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 191
-13-
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 43
Rank #12 / 403
----185396
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
156
Facility 156
KY AVG 82
Rank #17 / 341
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #128 / 168
-3%
3.57
Facility 3.57
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #52 / 189
+47%-5%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #36 / 191
3.5
Facility 3.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #75 / 191
-127--William Conley
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #21 / 184
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #46 / 184
38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #156 / 184
185120
Wellington Parc of Owensboro
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Owensboro
80
Facility 80
KY AVG 82
Rank #168 / 341
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #158 / 168
-38%
7.74
Facility 7.74
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #2 / 189
-8%+106%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #110 / 191
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #116 / 191
-42-
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 403
Jack T Wells Estate
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #138 / 184
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #112 / 184
54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #40 / 184
185436

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Kentucky

The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro is located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kentucky.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KY

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Homemaker services Home modifications

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
KY

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Benefits
In-home support (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.)

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+
General Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based focus.
KY

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (5 days/year) Chore services Meal delivery ($7/meal) Minor home repairs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
KY

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
KY

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Age
General Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
Income Limits (2025) ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based.
KY

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite Supplies Care costs; counseling Training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
KY

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro

Is The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro in a walkable area?

The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro?

No, The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro has a no-pet policy.

Is The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro a government-operated facility?

The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro is a government-operated nursing facility.

Are there photos of The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro?

(270) 683-4900 will put you in contact with the team at The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro.

Is The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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