Best Nursing Homes in Kentucky (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

268 total facilities41 five-star ratedAvg rating: 2.9 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Kentucky

1
ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD SNF
Edgewood, 30 beds
5/5
2
The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro
Owensboro, 30 beds
5/5
3
ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS SNF
Fort Thomas, 20 beds
5/5
4
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, 15 beds
5/5
5
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care
Mount Vernon, 143 beds
5/5
6
LORETTO LIVING CENTER AT LORETTO MOTHERHOUSE, INC
Nerinx, 55 beds
5/5
7
SANSBURY CARE CENTER
SAINT CATHARINE, 48 beds
5/5
8
Nazareth Home
Louisville, 118 beds
5/5
9
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
Hanson, 156 beds
5/5
10
BRECKINRIDGE PLACE
MORGANFIELD, 24 beds
5/5
11
Paul E Patton Eastern KY Veterans Center
Hazard, 120 beds
5/5
12
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
Wilmore, 285 beds
5/5
13
Westport Place Health Campus
Louisville, 64 beds
5/5
14
Nazareth Home Clifton
Louisville, 113 beds
5/5
15
Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center
Hyden, 94 beds
5/5
16
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly
London, 160 beds
5/5
17
Christian Health Center
Hopkinsville, 114 beds
5/5
18
Prestonsburg Health Care Center
Prestonsburg, 56 beds
5/5
19
Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
Maysville, 130 beds
5/5
20
Sanders Ridge Health Campus
Mount Washington, 56 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Kentucky

$280/day
Private Room (daily)
$8,520/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$255/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$7,755/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$179/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Kentucky

264
Total Inspections
3,559
Total Deficiencies
13.5
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
56.8%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Kentucky?

Based on CMS data, ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD SNF in Edgewood ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Kentucky are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Kentucky?

The average cost of a nursing home in Kentucky is $280/day for a private room ($8,520/month). Semi-private rooms average $255/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $179/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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