Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Compares
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wilmore, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 285 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.6% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Thomson-Hood Veterans Center with other nursing homes in Wilmore.
What keeps Thomson-Hood Veterans Center's staffing levels 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 Thomson-Hood Veterans Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.6% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Thomson-Hood Veterans Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Thomson-Hood Veterans Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 285 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 Thomson-Hood Veterans 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 Thomson-Hood Veterans 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 Wilmore
Wilmore sits in Jessamine County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.2% 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+
- 8,122 (15.2%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $64,855
- Median home value
- $186,400
Demographics for Jessamine County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilmore.
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