Western State Nursing Facility
2400 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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How Western State Nursing Facility Compares
Western State Nursing Facility is a 144-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hopkinsville, 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 quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (43.0%) is above the Kentucky average of 16.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 144 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 34% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hopkinsville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 43.0% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (162% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Western State Nursing Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Western State Nursing Facility with other nursing homes in Hopkinsville.
How is Western State Nursing Facility addressing its quality measures 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 Western State Nursing Facility doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 43.0% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Western State Nursing Facility keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Western State Nursing Facility's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 34% occupancy across 144 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 Western State Nursing Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Western State Nursing Facility's rating advantage in Hopkinsville?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville sits in Christian County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.3% of the population — a lower 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+
- 8,788 (12.3%)
- Median age
- 28.3 years
- Median household income
- $44,279
- Median home value
- $121,000
Demographics for Christian County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hopkinsville.
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