Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Benton, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185258) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 527-3296 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Benton, KY has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.5 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky. The facility is certified for 96 beds and reports an average daily census of 86.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 9, 1991. Ownership is structured as a For profit - Limited Liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lake Way holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.49509 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87505 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS also lists 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Lake Way is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain average.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Way has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lake Way accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.49509 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87505 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 51.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Way is certified for 96 beds and has an average daily census of 86.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which includes 40 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 9, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lake Way scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2705273296 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185258?state=KY).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2705273296 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185258?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.