RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Elizabethtown, KY (2026)

Compare all 5 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Elizabethtown, KY, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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5Nursing Homes in Elizabethtown
3.4/5
+0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Elizabethtown Avg Rating
N/AState avg: $49KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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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 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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Care landscape in Elizabethtown

How Elizabethtown compares with the rest of Kentucky on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+16.2%

    About 15% lower than the state average of 19.1%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover54.2%

    About 17% higher than the state average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

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How many facilities were evaluated in Elizabethtown, KY?

This page evaluates 5 eligible nursing homes in Elizabethtown, KY and shows the top 5.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the 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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