These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Kentucky based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,264,815. 3 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center | Murray | $52,540 | |
| 2 | The Pavilion at Kenton | Covington | $0 | |
| 3 | Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Auburn | $24,850 | |
| 4 | Sunrise Manor Nursing Home | Hodgenville | $0 | |
| 5 | Mayfair Manor | Lexington | $33,602 | |
| 6 | Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Florence | $35,980 | |
| 7 | Eastway Health & Rehabilitation | Louisville | $24,630 | |
| 8 | Danville Centre for Health & Rehabilitation | Danville | $12,444 | |
| 9 | Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center | Hazard | $0 | |
| 10 | Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center | Barbourville | $87,077 | |
| 11 | Florence Park Care Center | Florence | $0 | |
| 12 | Treyton Oak Towers | Louisville | $16,724 | |
| 13 | Clifton Heights | Louisville | $0 | |
| 14 | Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation | Lexington | $12,925 | |
| 15 | Carmel Manor | Fort Thomas | $305,116 | |
| 16 | Signature Healthcare of McCreary County Rehab and | Pine Knot | $0 | |
| 17 | Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Salyersville | $447,485 | |
| 18 | Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation | Phelps | $29,852 | |
| 19 | Christian Health Center Corbin | Corbin | $181,590 | |
| 20 | Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation | Owensboro | $0 |
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.