Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 185427) · 15 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 737-1212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Health Hardin has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 out of 5 stars.
Baptist Health Hardin reports total nurse staffing of about 8.02 hours per resident per day, including about 4.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 42.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Baptist Health Hardin has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Baptist Health Hardin is a small, Medicare-certified nursing home in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 15 beds and reports an average daily census of 11.9 residents, making it one of the smaller CMS-certified providers in the state. It has been certified since August 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Baptist Health Hardin holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average overall rating of 3.01. All four CMS component ratings are also 5 out of 5: the health inspection rating is 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5, and the staffing rating is 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 8.02 hours per resident per day, including 4.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility: zero fines totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the supplied data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data, and CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Baptist Health Hardin has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 8.02 hours per resident per day, including 4.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a 42.3% turnover rate, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 15 beds with an average daily census of 11.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Baptist Health Hardin is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 22, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 out of 5 on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2707371212 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2707371212 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185427?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.