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Nursing Home in Kentucky

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.

The Willows at Harrodsburg

Nursing Home in Kentucky

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.

The Willows at Harrodsburg

Overview of The Willows at Harrodsburg
The Willows at Harrodsburg is a senior living community located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. It offers Independent Living Apartments & Patio Homes, Personal Care, and Skilled Services. The community provides a range of amenities and services to support residents' health and well-being.
(859) 734-2953

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.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.8/5
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.
2/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5
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.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.4/5
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.
5/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 20m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the Kentucky average.

Kentucky average: 3h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 81

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 83%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
83%
Residents per day (avg)
43

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating loss
-$199.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating loss
-$199.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
40.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $8.4M
Bed community size
81-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
In line with Kentucky average
Occupied beds
67 / 81
Average residents 80 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility, Nursing Home, Personal Care)
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2026
CountyMERCER

Additional Licensing Details

License Number100762
CMS Certification Number185210

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Willows at Harrodsburg is administrated by Rachel Dadisman.

Owner NameTRILOGY HEALTHCARE OF MERCER, LLC

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

6 amenities
Fitness Center
Salon
Private Dining Room
Resident Garden
Library
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Personal Care, Skilled Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionChef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.
Meals IncludedYes

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 8

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
4

Kentucky average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

1 serious citation More info Kentucky average: 0.6

7 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Dec 18, 2024
Corrected

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

5 facilities compared · CMS & KY Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Glasgow
94
82.7%
+2%
3.22
-36%
-14%
1
11
3.7
0
88
-
-
Herbstman, Moshe
$8.6M
$2.8M
32.7%
185229
Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Auburn
66
62.0%
-24%
1.44
-49%
-62%
0
13
3.3
0
50
-
-
Bolster, Nancy
$4.0M
$1.8M
44.9%
185049
The Willows at Harrodsburg
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Harrodsburg
81
83.0%
+2%
3.33
-27%
-11%
2
8
4.0
1
43
-
-
Hettinger, Rachel
$8.2M
$3.3M
40.7%
185210
Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center, Inc
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Beaver Dam
71
84.3%
+4%
-
-7%
-
0
9
3.0
0
54
-
-
-
$7.0M
$3.4M
47.9%
185334
Bardstown Heatlh & Rehabilitation
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bardstown
100
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 79
Employees 64
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 1.93:1
10% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 26
Average shift 8.1 hours
5% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 19,239
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.6%

1,454 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant280287,38591100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse9093,50191100%9
Registered Nurse6061,99391100%10.1
Medication Aide/Technician4041,2706774%9.7
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,2338998%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,0056976%8.2
Dietitian1015336268%8.6
Administrator1014725965%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223876268%5.9
Nurse Practitioner1013684752%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0333646369%5.5
Speech Language Pathologist0553576976%4.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0332764549%5.4
Medical Director011521314%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant404254752%0.5
Physical Therapy Aide0111833%6.1
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 74%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 76%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 52%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 69%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 49%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 52%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
41 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
14 residents (34.1%)
Medicaid
11 residents (26.8%)
Private pay or other
16 residents (39%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

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

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 3.2
69% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.4
66% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.4%
56% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 5.4%
73% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
29% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.5%
91% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
67% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 38.5%
170% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.6%
25% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
18% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
8% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0%
18% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
80% lower than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of fines 2
13% fewer fines than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Kentucky average $63K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 18, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 18, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based focus.

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Not strictly assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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