Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility
Owingsville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185254) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 674-6613 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Its nursing staff turnover rate is 47.8%, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of just 1 out of 5 stars.
Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, serving an average of 95.3 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in March 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgeway holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01. This overall score is composed of a 3-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measures rating, and a 1-star staffing rating — the lowest possible staffing score.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials have been imposed.
Ridgeway is part of the Bluegrass Health Ky chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Families should note that despite a strong quality measures score, the facility's staffing rating is well below average, which may warrant further review of staffing patterns. Data sourced from CMS 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?
Ridgeway has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ridgeway is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.97 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 47.8%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgeway is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily population of 95.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Bluegrass Health Ky chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 30, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; Ridgeway scores 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 3.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6066746613 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 6066746613 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 most current CMS data for Ridgeway at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185254?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.