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Nursing homes in Ballard County, Kentucky
Ballard County, Kentucky, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 70 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 3 health deficiencies over three cycles, 4.3 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Ballard County | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 267 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 4.3 | 13.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of La Center | La Center | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4.3 | — | 18 Dec 2019 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | 1 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 1 |
| F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Ballard County, Kentucky?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 70 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Ballard County have the highest CMS ratings?
Life Care Center of La Center (5 stars)
How do Ballard County nursing homes compare with Kentucky?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 4.3 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.