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Thomson-Hood Veterans Center

Wilmore, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185473) · 285 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.01★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 858-2814 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Thomson-Hood Veterans… Thomson-Hood Veterans…: 5★ 5★ KY average KY average: 3.01★ 3.01★

About this facility

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a state government-owned nursing home in Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 2014. The facility is certified for 285 beds, with an average of 142.2 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Thomson-Hood Veterans Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and there are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

No ownership change has occurred within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly 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?

It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

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 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 29.4%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided shows no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 285 beds, with an average of 142.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since February 28, 2014.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars 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 8598582814 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 8598582814 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 current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185473?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.