Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen Compares
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a 156-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hanson, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.8%) is above the Kentucky average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 156 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen with other nursing homes in Hanson.
What keeps Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.7% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 156 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 Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
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 Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
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 Hanson
Hanson 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 Hanson.
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