Nursing homes in Elizabethtown, KY
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Elizabethtown, part of the Hardin area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, located in Hardin County, currently offers residents access to five nursing homes. Based on the latest data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. Three of these local providers have achieved the maximum 5-star designation, including Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown. Families throughout the 42701 ZIP code region can use these standardized quality metrics to compare care options effectively.
Rating distribution
avg 3.4★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Elizabethtown
5 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE1 home
- HARDIN KY OPCO LLC1 home
- BENJAMIN LANDA1 home
- BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC1 home
- ENCORE HEALTH PARTNERS1 home
What to look for in Elizabethtown
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Elizabethtown
- 1Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown5.0SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large
- 2Helmwood Healthcare5.0HARDIN KY OPCO LLC · Medium
- 3Baptist Health Hardin5.0BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC · Small
- 4Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1.0BENJAMIN LANDA · Medium
- 5Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1.0ENCORE HEALTH PARTNERS · Medium
All homes in Elizabethtown
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Helmwood Healthcare HARDIN KY OPCO LLC · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Baptist Health Hardin BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center BENJAMIN LANDA · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ENCORE HEALTH PARTNERS · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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