Carmel Home
Owensboro, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185226) · 18 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 4 totaling $40,173 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (270) 683-0227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carmel Home has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its Health Inspection Rating is also 2 out of 5, and CMS has not reported a Staffing Star Rating for this facility in the available data.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or nursing staff turnover percentage for Carmel Home in the available data. A Staffing Star Rating is also not published for this facility, so families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for current staffing details.
Yes, Carmel Home has 4 federal fines on record totaling $40,173.00, along with one payment denial. The available data does not specify whether CMS has applied an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation, so families should verify these flags directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Carmel Home is a nonprofit-corporation nursing home located in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. The facility is certified for 18 beds and reports an average of 17.1 residents, indicating a small community-based operation. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since December 13, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carmel Home holds an Overall Star Rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of approximately 3.01. Its Health Inspection Rating is also 2 out of 5, while its Quality Measure (QM) Rating is higher at 4 out of 5. CMS has not published a Staffing Star Rating for this facility in the data provided, and specific nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours, and nursing staff turnover percentage are not reported in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for current staffing figures.
On the penalty record, CMS data show Carmel Home has been assessed 4 federal fines totaling $40,173.00, and has one payment denial on record. The data provided does not indicate whether CMS has applied an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation to this location; families should review the current inspection record on Care Compare to confirm these flags. There is no indication in the provided data that Carmel Home is part of a multi-facility chain, nor that ownership has changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carmel Home has an Overall Star Rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of about 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Carmel Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for this facility in the available data; call (270) 683-0227 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, Carmel Home has 4 federal fines totaling $40,173.00 and one payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not specify an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Carmel Home; families should check the current listing on Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Carmel Home is certified for 18 beds and reports an average of 17.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Carmel Home is operated as a nonprofit corporation; the available data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Carmel Home has been certified since December 13, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Carmel Home scores 2 (Overall), 2 (Health Inspection), and 4 (Quality Measures), with no Staffing rating reported.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (270) 683-0227 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact Carmel Home directly at (270) 683-0227 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185226?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.