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Senior Care in Kentucky

Browse 269 government-rated nursing homes across 153 cities. Find the safest care for your loved one.

269

Total Facilities

$9,600

Avg. Monthly Cost

2.99/5

Avg CMS Rating

52

5-Star Facilities

Top Cities for Care in Kentucky

All Kentucky Cities

Showing 153 cities with nursing homes

Louisville (35) Lexington (12) Owensboro (7) Bowling Green (6) Elizabethtown (5) Glasgow (5) Corbin (4) Madisonville (4) Paducah (4) Somerset (4) Ashland (3) Cynthiana (3) Hopkinsville (3) Richmond (3) Fort Thomas (3) Greenville (3) Bardstown (2) Berea (2) Calvert City (2) Clinton (2) Covington (2) Danville (2) Dawson Springs (2) Elsmere (2) Erlanger (2) Campbellsville (2) Hardinsburg (2) Harrodsburg (2) Hazard (2) Henderson (2) Kuttawa (2) La Grange (2) Leitchfield (2) Mayfield (2) Morganfield (2) Mount Washington (2) Prestonsburg (2) Radcliff (2) Shelbyville (2) Florence (2) Georgetown (2) Frankfort (2) Auburn (1) Augusta (1) Barbourville (1) Bardwell (1) Beattyville (1) Beaver Dam (1) Benton (1) Booneville (1) Brandenburg (1) Brodhead (1) Brownsville (1) Burkesville (1) Butler (1) Calhoun (1) Cadiz (1) Campton (1) Carlisle (1) Carrollton (1) Cold Spring (1) Columbia (1) Cumberland (1) Annville (1) Edgewood (1) Edmonton (1) Elkhorn City (1) Elkton (1) Albany (1) Alexandria (1) Flatwoods (1) Bedford (1) Hanson (1) Harlan (1) Hartford (1) Frenchburg (1) Hindman (1) Hodgenville (1) Horse Cave (1) Inez (1) Irvine (1) Hyden (1) Jackson (1) Jamestown (1) Jeffersontown (1) La Center (1) Lancaster (1) Lebanon (1) Lewisport (1) Grayson (1) Liberty (1) Louisa (1) London (1) Manchester (1) Marion (1) Masonic Home (1) Maysville (1) Middlesboro (1) Midway (1) Monticello (1) Morehead (1) Morgantown (1) Mount Olivet (1) Mount Sterling (1) Mount Vernon (1) Murray (1) Nerinx (1) Nicholasville (1) Owenton (1) Owingsville (1) Paintsville (1) Paris (1) Pembroke (1) Phelps (1) Pikeville (1) Pine Knot (1) Pineville (1) Princeton (1) Prospect (1) Fulton (1) Russellville (1) Saint Catharine (1) Salem (1) Salyersville (1) Sandy Hook (1) Scottsville (1) Sebree (1) South Shore (1) South Williamson (1) Springfield (1) Stanton (1) Taylorsville (1) Tompkinsville (1) Union (1) Vanceburg (1) Flemingsburg (1) Greensburg (1) New Castle (1) Fordsville (1) Stanford (1) Lawrenceburg (1) Franklin (1) Williamsburg (1) Williamstown (1) Wilmore (1) Warsaw (1) Winchester (1) Woodburn (1) Wurtland (1) Villa Hills (1) West Liberty (1) Whitesburg (1) Louisvile (1)

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Understanding CMS Nursing Home Data

All information comes directly from Medicare's official nursing home database.

Overall Rating

CMS 5-star rating combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Staffing Rating

Based on RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day

Abuse Icon

CMS flag indicating substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

All data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Data. Last updated: October 2026

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Care Questions in Kentucky

Yes, Kentucky Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs for eligible residents. Most states require applicants to meet income and asset limits. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office for specific eligibility requirements in Kentucky.

You can file a complaint with the Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman program or the state's health department survey agency. For immediate concerns about abuse or neglect, contact Adult Protective Services. All complaints can be made anonymously.

The average monthly cost for a shared (semi-private) nursing home room in Kentucky is approximately $9,600, based on the Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025. However, costs vary significantly by city and level of care needed. Private rooms typically cost 10-20% more than semi-private rooms. Our free care cost calculator compares nursing home, assisted living, memory care and home care prices for your zip code.

Start by reviewing CMS 5-star ratings, which combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Visit facilities in person, talk to current residents and families, and check for any history of abuse or violations. Look for facilities with consistent staffing and specialized care if needed.