Nhc Healthcare, Glasgow
Glasgow, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185093) · 194 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,017
Phone: (270) 651-6126 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Glasgow has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Glasgow reports total nurse staffing of about 3.85 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.2%.
NHC Healthcare, Glasgow has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,017.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Glasgow is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 18, 1970. The facility is licensed for 194 certified beds and has an average daily census of 151.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.85, including about 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,017.00, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. No abuse icon is flagged, and no Special Focus Facility designation is on record for this facility.
NHC Healthcare, Glasgow is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months.
Data 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?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This 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 3.85 hours per resident per day, including about 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 53.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,017.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 194 certified beds with an average daily census of 151.3 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 National Healthcare Corporation chain, which has 69 facilities nationally averaging a 4.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 18, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2706516126 and verify details 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 2706516126 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185093?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.