Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center
213 Water Street, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
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How Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 59-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (35.5%) is above the Kentucky average of 16.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dawson Springs, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.5% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (116% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (43% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Dawson Springs.
What keeps Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.5% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dawson Springs
Dawson Springs sits in Hopkins County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,302 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 41.5 years
- Median household income
- $47,014
- Median home value
- $107,100
Demographics for Hopkins County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dawson Springs.
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