5 nursing homes in Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Hardin County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- Medicaid certified
- 4
- beds
- 346
Which Elizabethtown nursing homes take Medicaid
4 of the 5 nursing homes in Elizabethtown are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Baptist Health Hardin.
Star ratings across Elizabethtown
The average overall CMS rating in Elizabethtown is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 5 nursing homes in Elizabethtown
- Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown1850 Veteran's Way, Elizabethtown 42701
- Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center225 Saint John Road, Elizabethtown 42701
- Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1101 Woodland Drive, Elizabethtown 42701
- Helmwood Healthcare106 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown 42701
- Baptist Health Hardin913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown 42701
Elizabethtown nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4 of 5 | 0 |
| Helmwood Healthcare | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2 of 5 | 3 |
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown | 1 of 5 | 3 |
Fines and abuse flags in Elizabethtown
No home here was fined in the past 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Kentucky
Kentucky's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Elizabethtown
How much does a nursing home cost in Kentucky?
A shared room has a Kentucky median of $9,718 a month, a private room $11,254 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Kentucky?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Elizabethtown, KY?
5 certified homes with 346 beds.
Which nursing homes in Elizabethtown have the best ratings?
Baptist Health Hardin has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.