Tradewater Pointe
100 West Ramsey, Dawson Springs, KY 42408
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Tradewater Pointe Compares
Tradewater Pointe is a 60-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 health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.3%) is above the Kentucky average of 16.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% 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: 27.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (66% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (38% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (43% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Tradewater Pointe
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Tradewater Pointe with other nursing homes in Dawson Springs.
How is Tradewater Pointe 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 is Tradewater Pointe doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.3% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Tradewater Pointe keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Tradewater Pointe's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 60 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 Tradewater Pointe?
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 Tradewater Pointe?
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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