266 nursing homes in Kentucky
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 266
- average CMS stars
- 3
- certified beds
- 25,380
- for profit
- 83%
How Kentucky nursing homes rate
CMS rates 265 of Kentucky's 266 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 50 |
| 4 of 5 | 57 |
| 3 of 5 | 59 |
| 2 of 5 | 46 |
| 1 of 5 | 53 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Kentucky
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Home | Louisville | 5 of 5 | 118 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown | 5 of 5 | 15 |
| Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center | Hazard | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, Inc. | Nerinx | 5 of 5 | 55 |
| Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen | Hanson | 5 of 5 | 156 |
| Breckinridge Place | Morganfield | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu | Somerset | 5 of 5 | 12 |
| Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & We | Louisville | 5 of 5 | 100 |
| Life Care Center of La Center | La Center | 5 of 5 | 70 |
| The Springs at Stony Brook | Louisville | 5 of 5 | 66 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Kentucky.
- Louisville 35 homes
- Lexington 12 homes
- Owensboro 7 homes
- Bowling Green 6 homes
- Elizabethtown 5 homes
- Glasgow 5 homes
- Corbin 4 homes
- Madisonville 4 homes
- Paducah 4 homes
- Somerset 4 homes
- Ashland 3 homes
- Cynthiana 3 homes
- Greenville 3 homes
- Hopkinsville 3 homes
- Richmond 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 220 | 83% |
| Non-profit | 40 | 15% |
| Government | 6 | 2% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Kentucky's homes were cited for 777 deficiencies, an average of 2.9 each. 68 had none. 90 homes were fined $3,614,502 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
4 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Kentucky
How many nursing homes are in Kentucky?
266 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Kentucky?
We don't pick one. Nazareth Home in Louisville tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Kentucky?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $9,718 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.