Kentucky · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Kentucky
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Kentucky?
CMS Care Compare lists 108 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Kentucky, out of 267 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Louisville (17), Lexington (8) and Glasgow (3). 49 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 108
- All homes in Kentucky
- 267
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 49
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 324+ stars for staffing
- 55Nurse turnover below the national median
- 74No fines or payment denials
- 13Nonprofit
- 108Medicaid certified
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Kentucky. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Kentucky: highest-rated nursing homes in Kentucky, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Kentucky, nonprofit nursing homes in Kentucky.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Kentucky?
108 of the 267 CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Kentucky Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation in Bedford (5 stars), Breckinridge Place in Morganfield (5 stars) and Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care in Scottsville (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Kentucky?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Kentucky's Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman) can answer questions about residents' rights.