Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Kentucky
Key metrics for nursing homes in Kentucky including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Kentucky- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on November 24, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Kentucky has a total of 269 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 4,512,310, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 177.12 persons in Kentucky. There were 20,935 residents as November 24, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 82.18 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Kentucky has added 0 new beds and lost 338 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Kentucky and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.74 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.31 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.83 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.88 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Kentucky:
COVID-19 Infections in Kentucky Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Kentucky there were a total of 4 new cases and 4 new deaths among residents for the week ending November 24, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Kentucky
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Kentucky lost 5 skilled nursing facilities and 338 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Kentucky Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Kentucky. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Kentucky
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center 130 MEADOWLARK DRIVE RICHMOND, KY |
2.00 |
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Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center 246 EAST MAIN STREET BEATTYVILLE, KY |
2.00 |
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Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center 287 N ELEVENTH STREET WILLIAMSBURG, KY |
2.00 |
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St Elizabeth Ft Thomas Snf 85 NORTH GRAND AVENUE FORT THOMAS, KY |
2.00 |
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Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center 850 HWY 191 CAMPTON, KY |
2.00 |
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Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility 235 NEW WILSON LANE MIDDLESBORO, KY |
2.67 |
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Christian Health Center 116 SOUTH COMMONWEALTH AVENUE CORBIN, KY |
3.33 |
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Nazareth Home 2000 NEWBURG ROAD LOUISVILLE, KY |
4.00 |
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Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, Inc 515 NERINX ROAD NERINX, KY |
4.00 |
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Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care 145 NEWCOMB AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, KY |
4.67 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Lyndon Crossing 1101 LYNDON LANE LOUISVILLE, KY |
1,226.50 / |
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Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 7300 WOODSPOINT DRIVE FLORENCE, KY |
473.50 / |
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Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility 406 WYOMING ROAD OWINGSVILLE, KY |
438.00 / |
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Seneca Place 3526 DUTCHMANS LANE LOUISVILLE, KY |
423.67 |
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Landmark of Louisville Rehabilitation and Nursing 1155 EASTERN PARKWAY LOUISVILLE, KY |
421.33 |
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Landmark of River City Rehabilitation and Nursing 1015 WEST MAGAZINE STREET LOUISVILLE, KY |
421.17 |
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Stanford Crossing 105 HARMON HEIGHTS STANFORD, KY |
394.00 |
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Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1550 RAYDALE DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY |
383.33 |
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River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 867 MCGUIRE AVENUE PADUCAH, KY |
367.17 |
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Clifton Heights 446 MT. HOLLY AVENUE LOUISVILLE, KY |
344.00 |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Kentucky Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Kentucky nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Kentucky performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 4.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.10 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 78.60 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.31 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.83 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.74 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.57 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.88 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.36 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.49 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.06 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 50.30 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 43.60 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.42 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.70 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.03 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.52 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 1.00 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 26,159.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 14.97 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 7.37 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 46.01 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.02 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.55 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 9.50 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 4.03 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 92.35 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 15.83 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 81.93 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 15.93 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 29.43 | Higher |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 9.12 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 95.80 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 75.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 79.89 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 23.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 14.15 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.83 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.06 | Higher |
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