Nursing Homes in ZIP 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY)
There are 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 42701, Elizabethtown, KY, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 42701
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 42701, Elizabethtown, KY, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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
CMS data lets us profile the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 42701: 5 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Baptist Health Hardin (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 346 certified beds are reported across 5 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.53 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 48.2%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| 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
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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