Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest
Owensboro, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185120) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 684-7259 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest 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 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest reports total nurse staffing of about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including about 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no 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
Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been federally certified since September 1972. It maintains 156 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 128.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Signature Healthcare At Hillcrest holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measures rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (0) and no federal fines on record, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours, with nursing staff turnover of 33.3% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 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, the CMS abuse icon is not indicated for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 156 certified beds and an average daily census of 128.4 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 Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since September 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
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 (270) 684-7259 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (270) 684-7259 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185120?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.