Long-Term Care Hospitals in ZIP 42003 (Paducah, KY)

There are 1 Medicare-certified long-term care hospitals in ZIP 42003, Paducah, KY, in this CMS data release.

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Long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) provide extended, hospital-level care for patients who need a longer recovery than a typical hospital stay, often after a critical illness, complex surgery, or prolonged mechanical ventilation. They are distinct from nursing homes and from inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Data profile for ZIP 42003

CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 42003: 0 (0%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. No provider in this ZIP has a published overall star rating in the current snapshot, so comparison here relies on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 37 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider.

Providers on record	1
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)	37
Providers with a federal penalty	0

CMS measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Certified beds	Penalties
CONTINUECARE HOSPITAL AT BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH	Long-Term Care Hospital	Not rated	non-profit	37	0

Medicare-certified long-term care hospitals in ZIP 42003

Long-Term Care Hospital · Non-profit CONTINUECARE HOSPITAL AT BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH Paducah, KY 42003 Not CMS-rated37 beds

Choosing among long-term care hospitals in ZIP 42003

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 42003, Paducah, KY when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a long-term care hospital in ZIP 42003?

When comparing long-term care hospitals, ask which conditions they specialize in, how physician coverage and ventilator care are handled, how they coordinate with the referring hospital, and how the plan returns the patient to a lower level of care or home. Ratings and quality measures are signals, not medical advice.

What other ZIP codes near Paducah have long-term care hospitals?

This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Paducah in the current snapshot.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Do any providers in ZIP 42003 have federal penalties?

No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 42003 in this CMS snapshot.

What is the average CMS rating for long-term care hospitals in ZIP 42003?

CMS does not publish overall star ratings for the long-term care hospitals currently listed in ZIP 42003. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 42003?

37 certified beds are reported across 1 provider in ZIP 42003. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Data sources

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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