Nursing Homes & Senior Care in Kentucky
Kentucky has 268 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The statewide average overall rating stands at 3.02 of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system is a relative quality measure with documented limitations. The ratings presented here reflect the May 2026 data and should not be interpreted as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. This rating represents one input among many considerations when evaluating a nursing home. Location, the specific type of care required, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with facility staff and clinical personnel all play significant roles in the decision-making process.
Individuals and families should confirm each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making care decisions. The data presented here includes each facility's overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections and staffing quality.
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.
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