926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413
Call Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen directly(270) 322-9087Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Hanson, Kentucky. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.26 hours per resident per day, above the Kentucky average of 4.01. Its most recent inspection on Oct 16, 2024 cited 0 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Kentucky and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Kentucky avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 5.26 | 4.01 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.46 | 0.77 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.48 | 2.43 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.8% | 46.7% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 0.0 | 3.4 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413
185472
Government - State
156
81.6
Medicare and Medicaid
2013-12-19
Rural
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CMS gives Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen reports 5.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Kentucky average of 4.01.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 0 deficiencies.
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is certified for 156 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (270) 322-9087. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
