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Nursing homes in Hardin County, Kentucky
Hardin County, Kentucky, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 602 certified beds.
43% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 92 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.3 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $9K across 1 fine.
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 | Hardin County | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 267 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 43% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.3 | 13.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $9K | $4.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 40.0 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Helmwood Healthcare | Elizabethtown | 60 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10.0 | — | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Elizabethtown | 82 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 23.2 | — | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Radcliff Veterans Center | Radcliff | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5.8 | $9K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Elizabethtown | 65 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 29.2 | — | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Signature Healthcare At North Hardin Rehab & Welln | Radcliff | 136 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 20.6 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown | 124 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5.6 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Signature Healthcare (2), Encore Health Partners (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hardin County, Kentucky?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 602 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hardin County have the highest CMS ratings?
Baptist Health Hardin (5 stars), Helmwood Healthcare (5 stars), Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars)
How do Hardin County nursing homes compare with Kentucky?
43% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 15.3 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.