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Nursing homes in Hopkins County, Kentucky
Hopkins County, Kentucky, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 590 certified beds.
57% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies over three cycles, 8.6 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $16K across 3 fines.
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 | Hopkins County | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 267 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 57% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 8.6 | 13.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $16K | $4.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen | Hanson | 156 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1.3 | — | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center | Madisonville | 110 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.6 | — | 23 May 2025 |
| Tradewater Pointe | Dawson Springs | 60 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10.0 | — | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center | Dawson Springs | 59 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6.8 | — | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | Madisonville | 94 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 22 May 2026 |
| Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Madisonville | 71 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 22.5 | $13K | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Brighton Cornerstone Group, LLC | Madisonville | 40 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 22.5 | $3K | 8 Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 7 |
| 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. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Encore Health Partners (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 590 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hopkins County have the highest CMS ratings?
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen (5 stars), Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Tradewater Pointe (3 stars)
How do Hopkins County nursing homes compare with Kentucky?
57% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 8.6 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.