Nursing Homes in ZIP 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY)
There are 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 42701, Elizabethtown, KY, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 42701
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 42701, Elizabethtown, KY, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 11.9% | 36.4% | 0 |
| Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 65 | 58.3% | 100.0% | 0 |
| Helmwood Healthcare | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 53.2% | 14.3% | 0 |
| Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 82 | 75.5% | 54.5% | 0 |
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 124 | 116.2% | 36.0% | 0 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 42701
Data profile for ZIP 42701
Using CMS data, we can profile the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 42701: 5 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Baptist Health Hardin (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 5 of these providers report 346 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.53 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 48.2% where reported. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Baptist Health Hardin (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 346 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.53 |
| Avg RN turnover | 48.2% |
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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