Kentucky: CMS Rating Breakdown
Kentucky operates 268 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services figures. The state's nursing home inventory comprises 220 for-profit facilities, 42 nonprofit facilities, and 6 government-operated facilities. The average Five-Star overall rating across these homes is 3.02 out of 5.
The Five-Star rating system carries documented limitations and should be understood as a broad indicator of state-level performance rather than a definitive assessment of any individual facility. These ratings are not medical, financial, or legal advice. When making decisions about a specific nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult each facility's individual Care Compare profile on the CMS website and review that facility's dedicated page for comprehensive and current information.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 220 |
| Non Profit | 42 |
| Government | 6 |