Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation
Kuttawa, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185318) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 388-2291 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.1%.
Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kuttawa, Lyon County, Kentucky, first approved for certification in 1991. The facility is licensed for 65 beds and had an average of 61.2 residents as of the most recent CMS data. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lyon Healthcare chain, which includes 11 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 1.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Barkley holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.30 per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full, current inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this information periodically. Data reflected here is drawn from the most recent CMS Care Compare release available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
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 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 and a turnover rate of 61.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 65 beds and had an average of 61.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lyon Healthcare chain, which has 11 facilities averaging a 1.7-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 9, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate star ratings for health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall rating (3 stars) that combines these factors.
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 2703882291 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 2703882291 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185318?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.