Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation
120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004
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How Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation Compares
Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.8%) is below the Kentucky average of 16.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 47% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bardstown, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.8% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — about the same as the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.7% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Bardstown.
How is Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.8% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.9% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 47% occupancy across 100 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation's rating advantage in Bardstown?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bardstown
Bardstown sits in Nelson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 7,321 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $63,032
- Median home value
- $164,200
Demographics for Nelson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bardstown.
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