Kensington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Elizabethtown, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185443) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 769-3314 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kensington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Kensington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%, which is quite high.
Kensington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS has not flagged this facility with an abuse icon or placed it in the Special Focus program based on the data provided.
About this facility
Kensington Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, operating with 82 certified beds and an average daily census of 75.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Encore Health Partners chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.6 stars. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 5, 2000, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kensington holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star — the lowest possible staffing score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Families should review the full inspection history and most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically. Data reflected here is drawn from the CMS Care Compare dataset as supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kensington has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.63 hours per resident per day, with 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 58.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 82 certified beds and an average daily census of 75.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Encore Health Partners chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 5, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (4 stars here), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star) — which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2707693314 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2707693314 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185443?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.