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HomeRankingsKentuckyWorst

Worst Rated Nursing Homes in Kentucky (2026) — Lowest CMS Scores

These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Kentucky based on CMS data (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 1 star(s) or lower. Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $2,049,528. 6 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.

📊 20 facilities listed📅 Data: CMS 2026🏥 View all Kentucky nursing homes →
#NameCityOverallHealthStaffingBedsFinesFlags
1Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation CenterMurray226$52,540
2Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterMadisonville71$22,630
3Sunrise Manor Nursing HomeHodgenville137$0
4Mayfair ManorLexington98$33,602
Abuse
5Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterFlorence151$35,980
Abuse
6Parkwood Health & RehabilitationLouisville120$10,209
7Life Care Center of MoreheadMorehead97$23,590
8Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation CenterBarbourville135$87,077
9Clifton HeightsLouisville110$369,780
SFF
10Carmel ManorFort Thomas95$312,265
AbuseSFF
11Signature Healthcare of McCreary County Rehab andPine Knot60$0
12Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSalyersville142$447,485
AbuseSFF
13Good Shepherd Health and RehabilitationPhelps118$43,646
14Chautauqua Health and RehabilitationOwensboro145$0
15Madonna ManorVilla Hills60$181,278
16Windsor Care CenterMount Sterling144$0
17Stanford CrossingStanford128$272,373
SFF
18Carter Nursing and RehabilitationGrayson120$87,165
Abuse
19Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation FacilityOwingsville99$0
Abuse
20Wurtland Nursing and RehabilitationWurtland126$69,908

Methodology

Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.