Shady Lawn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Cadiz, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185252) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 522-3236 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shady Lawn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Shady Lawn reports total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Shady Lawn has no federal fines on record, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Shady Lawn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky, with an average of 43.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Shady Lawn holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 3 stars. Families should note the gap between the strong inspection and overall scores and the lower Quality Measures rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.46 per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (no federal fines on record), a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for Shady Lawn.
The facility is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Shady Lawn has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Shady Lawn is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.46 hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%, with a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed in the available CMS data for Shady Lawn.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Shady Lawn has 50 certified beds and an average of 43.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit LLC and is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Shady Lawn has been certified since March 12, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (5 stars), Health Inspections (5 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), and Staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
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 (270) 522-3236 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (270) 522-3236 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Shady Lawn's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185252?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.