How many nursing homes are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 269 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 13.2 deficiencies per facility, with 4 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Kentucky?

This page ranks all 269 skilled nursing facilities in Kentucky by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky — 2026 Rankings

Kentucky has 269 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 13.2 deficiencies per facility, with 4 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Nazareth Home — Louisville (0 deficiencies)
Riverview Health Care Center — Prestonsburg (0 deficiencies)
The Springs At Oldham Reserve — La Grange (0 deficiencies)
Willowbrook Healthcare — Carlisle (0 deficiencies)
Kenwood Health And Rehabilitation Center — Richmond (1 deficiencies)
Middlesboro Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility — Middlesboro (1 deficiencies)
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF — Fort Thomas (1 deficiencies)
Wolfe County Health And Rehabilitation Center — Campton (1 deficiencies)
Christian Health Center — Bowling Green (2 deficiencies)
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu — Somerset (2 deficiencies)
Lee County Care And Rehabilitation Center — Beattyville (2 deficiencies)
Loretto Living Center At Loretto Motherhouse, Inc — Nerinx (2 deficiencies)
The Transitional Care Center Of Owensboro — Owensboro (2 deficiencies)
Carmel Home — Owensboro (3 deficiencies)
Cedar Ridge Health Campus — Cynthiana (3 deficiencies)
Christian Health Center Corbin — Corbin (3 deficiencies)
Crestview Healthcare And Rehabilitation — Shelbyville (3 deficiencies)
Knott County Health And Rehabilitation Center — Hindman (3 deficiencies)
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center — Hazard (3 deficiencies)
Redbanks Colonial Terrace — Sebree (3 deficiencies)
Sanders Ridge Health Campus — Mount Washington (3 deficiencies)
The Springs At Stony Brook — Louisville (3 deficiencies)
Tj Samson Community Hospital — Glasgow (3 deficiencies)
Woodcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — Elsmere (3 deficiencies)
Breckinridge Place — Morganfield (4 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Kentucky

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 739 citations
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — 686 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 475 citations
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — 396 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 380 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Kentucky

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families