RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Kentucky (2026)

The top 25 of 266 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2691.8 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.9/5
-0.1 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$64K$7K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeHanson, KY

Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
156 BedsInspected Aug 2019

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

926 Veterans DriveHanson, KY 42413

(270) 322-9087

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeNerinx, KY

Loretto Living Center At Loretto Motherhouse, Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
55 BedsInspected Aug 2022

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

515 Nerinx RoadNerinx, KY 40049

(270) 865-5811

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeLouisville, KY

Nazareth Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
118 Beds

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

2000 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40205

(502) 459-9681

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeHazard, KY

Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
91 BedsInspected May 2018

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

200 Veterans DriveHazard, KY 41701

(606) 435-6196

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeFort Thomas, KY

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
20 BedsInspected Aug 2022

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

85 North Grand AvenueFort Thomas, KY 41075

(859) 572-3211

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeOwensboro, KY

The Transitional Care Center Of Owensboro

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsInspected Oct 2023

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

1201 Pleasant Valley RoadOwensboro, KY 42303

(270) 688-2000

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeMorganfield, KY

Breckinridge Place

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 BedsInspected Jul 2023

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

170 Sykes BoulevardMorganfield, KY 42437

(270) 389-1133

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeBowling Green, KY

Christian Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
45 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

1800 Westen AvenueBowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 796-6643

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeHopkinsville, KY

Christian Health Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
114 BedsInspected Mar 2020

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

200 Sterling DriveHopkinsville, KY 42240

(270) 885-1166

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeCorbin, KY

Christian Health Center Corbin

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
104 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

116 South Commonwealth AvenueCorbin, KY 40702

(606) 258-2500

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeLondon, KY

Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
160 BedsInspected Mar 2020

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

208 West 12th StreetLondon, KY 40741

(606) 864-4155

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomePrestonsburg, KY

Prestonsburg Health Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
56 BedsInspected Aug 2022

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

147 North Highland AvePrestonsburg, KY 41653

(606) 886-2378

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeShelbyville, KY

Crestview Healthcare And Rehabilitation

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
58 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

1871 Midland TrailShelbyville, KY 40065

(502) 633-2454

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeLouisville, KY

Forest Springs Health Campus

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
58 BedsInspected Oct 2019

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

4120 Wooded Acre LaneLouisville, KY 40245

(502) 243-1643

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeBeattyville, KY

Lee County Care And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
109 BedsInspected Aug 2019

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

246 East Main StreetBeattyville, KY 41311

(606) 464-3611

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeLa Center, KY

Life Care Center Of La Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
70 BedsInspected Dec 2019

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

252 W. 5th StreetLa Center, KY 42056

(270) 665-5681

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenville, KY

Maple Health And Rehabilitation

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
97 BedsInspected Mar 2019

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

515 Greene DriveGreenville, KY 42345

(270) 338-5400

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomePrestonsburg, KY

Riverview Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
121 Beds

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

79 Sparrow LanePrestonsburg, KY 41653

(606) 886-9178

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeTompkinsville, KY

Signature Healthcare Of Monroe County Rehab And We

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
104 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

706 North Magnolia StreetTompkinsville, KY 42167

(270) 487-6135

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenville, KY

Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

521 Greene DriveGreenville, KY 42345

(270) 338-1523

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabethtown, KY

Helmwood Healthcare

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Feb 2020

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

106 Diecks DriveElizabethtown, KY 42701

(270) 737-2738

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichmond, KY

Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
93 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

130 Meadowlark DriveRichmond, KY 40475

(859) 623-9472

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeMaysville, KY

Maysville Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
130 BedsInspected Oct 2021

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

620 Parker RoadMaysville, KY 41056

(606) 564-4085

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeMiddlesboro, KY

Middlesboro Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
95 BedsInspected Sep 2019

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

235 New Wilson LaneMiddlesboro, KY 40965

(606) 298-0091

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Castle, KY

New Castle Nursing & Rehab

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Jan 2020

Above Kentucky avg of 2.9

50 Adams StreetNew Castle, KY 40050

(502) 845-2861

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Kentucky

#46of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 46 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.1%

    A little higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy73.5 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover46.8%

    About the same as the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Kentucky →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 269 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 266 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Kentucky?

Nursing homes in Kentucky average 2.9 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Kentucky is penalized?

Among Kentucky nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $64K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Kentucky compare with the national average?

Kentucky averages 2.9 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $64K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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