Nursing Homes & Senior Care in Kentucky
Kentucky's Care Compare directory includes 268 CMS-certified nursing homes, 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.
The directory presents every facility alongside its overall rating, health-inspection stars, and staffing stars, allowing for quick comparative assessment across the state.
The Five-Star rating system functions as a relative quality measure with recognized limitations. The ratings displayed here reflect the May 2026 data snapshot and should not be interpreted as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. The Five-Star rating represents one factor among many that influence a facility's suitability for a particular resident. Location, the specific medical and care needs of the individual, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical leadership all carry significant weight in the decision-making process.
Residents and families should confirm each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making decisions based on the data presented here.
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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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.