Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne
1505 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY 42749
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne Compares
Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne is a 104-bed for-profit nursing facility in Horse Cave, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.4%) is below the Kentucky average of 24.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 104 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.7% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (47% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (33% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (49% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne with other nursing homes in Horse Cave.
How is Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne addressing its staffing levels 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 Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.7% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 104 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne?
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 Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne?
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 Horse Cave
Horse Cave sits in Hart County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% 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+
- 3,172 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $39,834
- Median home value
- $93,000
Demographics for Hart County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Horse Cave.
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