Nursing homes in Kentucky
How CMS rates the state's 268 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 268
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 266
- of 268
- Counties
- 120
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Kentucky compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Kentucky's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 52 | 19.4% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 60 | 22.4% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 49 | 18.3% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 51 | 19.0% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 54 | 20.1% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 2 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Total | 268 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 268 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Kentucky’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 4★: 22.4% of the state’s facilities against 19.0% nationally (+3.4 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 35% of the state’s 268 nursing homes, across 120 counties in total.
- Jefferson County39 · 15%Search →
- Fayette County13 · 5%Search →
- Kenton County8 · 3%Search →
- Hopkins County7 · 3%Search →
- Warren County7 · 3%Search →
- Daviess County7 · 3%Search →
- Hardin County7 · 3%Search →
- Madison County5 · 2%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Kentucky?
This dataset includes 268 CMS-certified nursing homes across 120 counties in Kentucky, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Jefferson County, Fayette County, Kenton County, Hopkins County, Warren County.
How are Kentucky nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 52 are rated 5 stars, 54 are rated 1 star, and 2 are not rated by CMS.
How does Kentucky compare with the national dataset?
266 of 268 Kentucky facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Kentucky with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.