Western State Nursing Facility
Hopkinsville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185228) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 889-6025 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Western State Nursing Facility holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is also 4 out of 5, but CMS has not reported a staffing star rating in the data available.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, nursing staff turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for Western State Nursing Facility in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for current staffing details.
Western State Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Western State Nursing Facility is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 3, 1991. The facility is certified for 144 beds, though CMS reports an average daily census of 46.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Western State Nursing Facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is also 4 out of 5. The facility's quality measure rating is 2 out of 5. CMS staffing rating and detailed nurse staffing hours per resident per day (total nurse hours and RN hours) are not included in the data provided, nor is a nursing staff turnover percentage; families should check Care Compare directly for these figures.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Western State Nursing Facility, and there is no chain affiliation noted in the available data.
CMS records do not indicate any change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so the current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Care Compare or the facility before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Western State Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Western State Nursing Facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover data for this facility in the information provided; contact the facility at 2708896025 or check Medicare Care Compare for current staffing details.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Western State Nursing Facility is certified for 144 beds, with an average daily census of 46.6 residents according to CMS data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a state government entity, and the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 3, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates nursing homes on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 (overall), 4 (health inspections), and 2 (quality measures), with staffing rating not reported in the available data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation services are offered; contact the facility at 2708896025 or verify 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 2708896025 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185228?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.