RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky (2026)

The top 25 of 265 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2671.8 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$49K$21K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabethtown, KY

Baptist Health Hardin

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
15 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

913 North Dixie AvenueElizabethtown, KY 42701

(270) 737-1212

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeMorganfield, KY

Breckinridge Place

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
24 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

170 Sykes BoulevardMorganfield, KY 42437

(270) 389-1133

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeCalvert City, KY

Calvert City Convalescent Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
95 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

1201 Fifth AvenueCalvert City, KY 42029

(270) 395-4124

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4No 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 Measures4.0
156 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

926 Veterans DriveHanson, KY 42413

(270) 322-9087

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeNerinx, KY

Loretto Living Center At Loretto Motherhouse, Inc.

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

466 Academy LaneNerinx, KY 40049

(270) 865-5811

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeLouisville, KY

Nazareth Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
118 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

2000 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40205

(502) 459-9681

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7No 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
120 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

200 Veterans DriveHazard, KY 41701

(606) 435-6196

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeHopkinsville, KY

Christian Health Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
114 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

200 Sterling DriveHopkinsville, KY 42240

(270) 885-1166

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeSomerset, KY

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
12 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

305 Langdon StreetSomerset, KY 42503

(606) 678-3323

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeLondon, KY

Laurel Heights Home For The Elderly

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
160 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

208 West 12th StreetLondon, KY 40741

(606) 864-4155

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeLa Center, KY

Life Care Center Of La Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
70 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

252 W. 5th StreetLa Center, KY 42056

(270) 665-5681

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomePrestonsburg, KY

Prestonsburg Health Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
56 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

147 North Highland AvenuePrestonsburg, KY 41653

(606) 886-2378

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeSebree, KY

Redbanks Colonial Terrace

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
87 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

142 Roger Powell RoadSebree, KY 42455

(270) 835-2533

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeTompkinsville, KY

Signature Healthcare Of Monroe County Rehab And We

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
104 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

706 North Magnolia StreetTompkinsville, KY 42167

(270) 487-6135

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichmond, KY

Telford Terrace

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
26 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

1025 Robert L Telford DriveRichmond, KY 40475

(859) 626-5200

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeOwensboro, KY

The Transitional Care Center Of Owensboro

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

1201 Pleasant Valley RoadOwensboro, KY 42303

(270) 688-2000

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeShelbyville, KY

Crestview Healthcare And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
58 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

1871 Midland TrailShelbyville, KY 40065

(502) 633-2454

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrownsville, KY

Edmonson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
74 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

813 South Main StreetBrownsville, KY 42210

(270) 597-2335

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabethtown, KY

Helmwood Healthcare

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

106 Diecks DriveElizabethtown, KY 42701

(270) 737-2738

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeJeffersontown, KY

Jeffersontown Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
98 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

3500 Good Samaritan WayJeffersontown, KY 40299

(502) 267-7403

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenville, KY

Maple Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
97 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

515 Greene DriveGreenville, KY 42345

(270) 338-5400

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeMorganfield, KY

Morganfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

509 North Carrier StreetMorganfield, KY 42437

(270) 389-3513

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomePrestonsburg, KY

Riverview Health Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
121 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

79 Sparrow LanePrestonsburg, KY 41653

(606) 886-9178

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeCadiz, KY

Shady Lawn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

2582 Cerulean RoadCadiz, KY 42211

(270) 522-3236

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeBedford, KY

Bedford Springs Health And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Kentucky avg of 3.0

50 Shepherd LaneBedford, KY 40006

(502) 255-3244

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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%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy73.5 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover46.4%

    About the same as the national average of 45.8%.

    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 267 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 265 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 3.0 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 $49K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Kentucky compare with the national average?

Kentucky averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $49K versus $70K 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.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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