Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
Hanson, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185472) · 156 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 322-9087 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.4 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS data provided. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a state-government-owned nursing home in Hanson, Hopkins County, Kentucky, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since December 19, 2013. It is licensed for 156 beds, with an average of 81.4 residents in recent reporting.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.45 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
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 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.45 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 34.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 156 beds, with an average of 81.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since December 19, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) domains; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at (270) 322-9087 and 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 (270) 322-9087 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185472?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.