Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Kentucky
Key metrics for nursing homes in Kentucky including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Kentucky has a total of 269 active skilled nursing facilities with 25,476 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 4,512,310, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 177.12 persons in Kentucky.
There were 20,935 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 82.18%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Kentucky has added 71 new beds and lost 20 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Kentucky and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.76 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.41 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.98 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Kentucky
COVID-19 Infections in Kentucky Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Kentucky there were a total of 75 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Kentucky added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 71 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Willowbrook Healthcare | 71 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Kentucky lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 20 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Kings Daughters Medical Center | 20 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Kentucky.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Nazareth Home 2000 Newburg Road Louisville, KY |
0.00
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Riverview Health Care Center 79 Sparrow Lane Prestonsburg, KY |
0.00
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Redbanks Colonial Terrace 142 Roger Powell Road Sebree, KY |
0.00
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Maple Health and Rehabilitation 515 Greene Drive Greenville, KY |
0.00
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Life Care Center of La Center 252 W. 5th Street La Center, KY |
0.00
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St Elizabeth Ft Thomas Snf 85 North Grand Avenue Fort Thomas, KY |
0.00
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Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 813 South Main Street Brownsville, KY |
0.00
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Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center 200 Veterans Drive Hazard, KY |
0.00
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Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen 926 Veterans Drive Hanson, KY |
0.00
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Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center 130 Meadowlark Drive Richmond, KY |
1.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 662 Parkway Drive Salyersville, KY |
1,181.50
Abuse Flag
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Chestnut Ridge Health and Rehabilitation 1015 West Magazine Street Louisville, KY |
621.00
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Stanford Crossing 105 Harmon Heights Stanford, KY |
501.75
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Bourbon Heights Nursing Home 2000 South Main Street Paris, KY |
464.25
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Carmel Manor 100 Carmel Manor Road Fort Thomas, KY |
400.00
Abuse Flag
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Lyndon Crossing 1101 Lyndon Lane Louisville, KY |
368.25
Rating Not Available
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Clifton Heights 446 Mt. Holly Avenue Louisville, KY |
360.50
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Spring View Nursing and Rehabilitation 718 Goodwin Lane Leitchfield, KY |
268.75
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Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility 406 Wyoming Road Owingsville, KY |
235.00
Abuse Flag
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Henson Park Health and Rehabilitation 203 Bruce Court Danville, KY |
230.75
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Kentucky Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Kentucky nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 3.00 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 3.20 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 2.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 3.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.80 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 81.00 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.41 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.81 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.76 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.57 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.98 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.50 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.51 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.06 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 46.60 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 42.30 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.51 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.74 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.19 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.72 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.80 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 19,891.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 14.72 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.69 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.60 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.57 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 16.49 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.18 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.82 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 94.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 16.42 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 83.94 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 15.52 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 29.64 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 83.55 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.09 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 19.45 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.28 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 13.89 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.90 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.15 | Higher |