Glasgow State Nursing Facility

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How Glasgow State Nursing Facility Compares

Glasgow State Nursing Facility is a 100-bed government-owned nursing facility in Glasgow, 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 (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (79.4%) is above the Kentucky average of 16.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.

Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Glasgow, the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Kentucky average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 79.4% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (384% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (69% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Glasgow

Glasgow sits in Barren County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+

7,682 (17.4%)

Median age

40.4 years

Median household income

$41,674

Median home value

$127,100

Demographics for Barren County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Glasgow.

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