CMS 5-Star Nursing Homes in Kentucky
The 52 nursing homes in Kentucky that CMS rates 5 stars overall — its highest rating. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it.
How this list is built. This page lists the nursing homes that meet one explicit CMS threshold — an overall rating of 5 stars — in Kentucky. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. Inclusion reflects CMS’s own rating, nothing more.
At a glance
- Rated 5 stars by CMS
- 52
- overall rating
- Share of rated facilities
- 20%
- of 266 rated
- Cities represented
- 41
- All nursing homes in state
- 268
Who runs the 5-star facilities
Ownership composition of the 52 CMS 5-star nursing homes in Kentucky.
Ownership composition
Whether the state's CMS 5-star facilities are mostly for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-03
Methodology
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Kentucky
40 of the 52 facilities CMS rates 5 stars (alphabetical, grouped by county). See all 52 in the filtered search. Overall, health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings are CMS's.
Jefferson County3
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersontown Rehabilitation Jeffersontown · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 98 | |
| Nazareth Home Louisville · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 118 | |
| Nazareth Home Clifton Louisville · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 113 |
Floyd County2
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg Health Care Center Prestonsburg · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 56 | |
| Riverview Health Care Center Prestonsburg · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 121 |
Hardin County2
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin Elizabethtown · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 15 | |
| Helmwood Healthcare Elizabethtown · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 60 |
Union County2
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge Place Morganfield · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 24 | |
| Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Morganfield · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 60 |
Warren County2
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Woodburn · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 50 | |
| Magnolia Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bowling Green · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 60 |
Ballard County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of La Center La Center · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 70 |
Bell County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Middlesboro · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 95 |
Bullitt County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Ridge Health Campus Mount Washington · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 56 |
Christian County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Health Center Hopkinsville · Non profit - Church related | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 114 |
Daviess County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center Owensboro · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 92 |
Edmonson County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Brownsville · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 74 |
Grayson County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center Leitchfield · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 72 |
Harrison County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Health Campus Cynthiana · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 53 |
Henry County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Nursing & Rehab New Castle · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 1 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 |
Hopkins County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen Hanson · Government - State | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 156 |
Laurel County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly London · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 160 |
Lee County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center Beattyville · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 109 |
Leslie County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center Hyden · For profit - Limited Liability company · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 94 |
Madison County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center Richmond · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 93 |
Marion County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, Inc Nerinx · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 55 |
Marshall County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert City Convalescent Center Calvert City · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 95 |
Mason County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Maysville · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 130 |
Mc Cracken County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Pointe Healthcare Paducah · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 108 |
Muhlenberg County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Greenville · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 |
Pendleton County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Nursing Home Butler · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 |
Perry County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center Hazard · Government - State | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 120 |
Pike County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Health & Rehabilitation Elkhorn City · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 106 |
Pulaski County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu Somerset · For profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 12 |
Rockcastle County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Mount Vernon · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 143 |
Shelby County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Shelbyville · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 58 |
Trigg County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Lawn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Cadiz · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 50 |
Trimble County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation Bedford · For profit - Limited Liability company | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 60 |
Washington County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansbury Care Center Saint Catharine · Non profit - Church related · has penalty record | 5 out of 5 | 4 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 48 |
Webster County1
| Facility | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Beds | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbanks Colonial Terrace Sebree · Non profit - Corporation | 5 out of 5 | 5 out of 5 | 2 out of 5 | 3 out of 5 | 87 |
How to read a CMS 5-star rating
What the rating does and does not tell you.
A 5-star overall rating means a facility scored in CMS’s top band on the combination of health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — as of the last reported data. It is a useful starting point, not a verdict. Two 5-star facilities can differ meaningfully on their individual components and records.
Before choosing, also review each facility’s:
- Recent inspections. the findings and dates of the latest surveys
- Staffing. nurse and aide levels relative to residents
- Citations. what inspectors recorded, and severity
- Federal penalties. fines on record
- Payment denials. a distinct CMS record type
- Ownership. the CMS-reported ownership group
Every facility above links to its full CMS profile with these records, and you can put any of them side by side in Compare. Confirm current details on Medicare’s Care Compare and visit in person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CMS 5-star nursing homes are in Kentucky?
CMS assigns its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 52 of the 266 rated nursing homes in Kentucky (about 20%), across 41 cities. All 52 are listed on this page.
Does a CMS 5-star rating mean a nursing home is safe or right for me?
No. A 5-star overall rating is CMS's summary of past data — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — not a guarantee of current conditions or a fit for an individual's needs. SeniorCareRating.com does not independently rank or recommend providers. Read a facility's recent inspections, staffing, citations, penalties, and ownership, and visit in person before deciding.
How does CMS calculate the overall star rating?
CMS combines three components — health inspections, staffing relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures — into a single 1–5 overall rating. It reflects past reported data. Some facilities are not rated when CMS lacks sufficient data.
How current is this list?
The ratings reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-08-03. CMS updates ratings over time; confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before deciding.