Helmwood Healthcare
Elizabethtown, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185183) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 737-2738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Helmwood Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Kentucky's state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Helmwood Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.66 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.1%.
Helmwood Healthcare has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Helmwood Healthcare is a 60-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, with an average of 53.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since January 26, 1987. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Helmwood Healthcare holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 3-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating. The health inspection and staffing ratings are drawn from onsite surveys and self-reported staffing data respectively, while the QM rating reflects clinical outcome measures.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of about 3.66 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for Helmwood Healthcare in this data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Families should verify current details and full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Helmwood Healthcare has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 49.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 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?
No abuse icon is flagged and Helmwood Healthcare is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average of 53.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 26, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
The overall rating combines a health inspection rating (onsite survey results), a staffing rating (reported nurse hours), and a quality measure rating (clinical outcomes); Helmwood Healthcare scores 5, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 270-737-2738 or 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 270-737-2738 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the official Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185183?state=KY for the latest ratings and inspection reports.
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.