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Nursing homes in Lyon County, Kentucky
Lyon County, Kentucky, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 105 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies over three cycles, 17.1 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 | Lyon County | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 267 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 17.1 | 13.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River'S Bend Retirement Community | Kuttawa | 40 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15.0 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation | Kuttawa | 65 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 18.5 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | 2 |
| F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | 1 |
| F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Lyon Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lyon County, Kentucky?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 105 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lyon County have the highest CMS ratings?
River'S Bend Retirement Community (4 stars), Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation (3 stars)
How do Lyon County nursing homes compare with Kentucky?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 17.1 per 100 beds against 13.0 statewide.