Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Kentucky
The 52 nursing homes in Kentucky that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 52
- Share of rated facilities
- 20%
- of 266 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 112
- All nursing homes in state
- 268
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Kentucky
All 52 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Jefferson County8
- Jeffersontown RehabilitationJeffersontown · Jefferson County · 98 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Nazareth HomeLouisville · Jefferson County · 118 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Nazareth Home CliftonLouisville · Jefferson County · 113 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & WeLouisville · Jefferson County · 100 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Signature Healthcare at Rockford Rehab & WellnessLouisville · Jefferson County · 110 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- The Episcopal Church HomeLouisville · Jefferson County · 26 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- The Springs at Stony BrookLouisville · Jefferson County · 66 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Westport Place Health CampusLouisville · Jefferson County · 64 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Daviess County3
- Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation CenterOwensboro · Daviess County · 92 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- The Transitional Care Center of OwensboroOwensboro · Daviess County · 30 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 1 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterOwensboro · Daviess County · 132 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 3 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Floyd County2
Hardin County2
Union County2
Warren County2
Ballard County1
Bullitt County1
Campbell County1
Christian County1
Edmonson County1
Grayson County1
Harrison County1
Henry County1
Jessamine County1
Kenton County1
Laurel County1
Leslie County1
Madison County1
Marshall County1
Mc Cracken County1
Muhlenberg County1
Pendleton County1
Pulaski County1
Rockcastle County1
Trimble County1
Washington County1
Webster County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Kentucky?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 52 of the 266 rated nursing homes in Kentucky (about 20%). Those 52 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Kentucky?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.