Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Madisonville, Kentucky
2 of 4 nursing homes in Madisonville (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Kentucky statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
315
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$26,017 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Madisonville, Kentucky, is adequate, with 50% of the 4 facilities recommended. Families should be aware that while Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center stands out with a 4★ rating, there is one facility with significant fines totaling $22,630.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center (75) — Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center stands out with its solid CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility offers a reliable environment for recovery with 110 beds, prioritizing quality care and patient satisfaction.
- 2 MADISONVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC (70) — MADISONVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC offers a commendable experience with a CMS 3-star rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. With a Grade B and 94 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a focus on delivering quality rehabilitation services to its residents.
The other 2 Madisonville facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $26K.
Recommended
B
75
Trust Score
Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center stands out with its solid CMS 4-star rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility offers a reliable environment for recovery with 110 beds, prioritizing quality care and patient satisfaction.
MADISONVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC offers a commendable experience with a CMS 3-star rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. With a Grade B and 94 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a focus on delivering quality rehabilitation services to its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Madisonville Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $26,017
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Madisonville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Madisonville's city average is 2.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 4 Madisonville facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Madisonville avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Madisonville facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Madisonville, KY are recommended?
2 of 4 nursing homes in Madisonville (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Madisonville "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Madisonville?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.