Signature Healthcare Of Hart County Rehab & Wellne
Horse Cave, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185381) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 786-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Signature Healthcare Of Hart County Rehab & Wellness has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.0 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.5%. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Signature Healthcare Of Hart County Rehab & Wellness has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Signature Healthcare Of Hart County Rehab & Wellness is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Horse Cave, Hart County, Kentucky, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 16, 1993. The facility is licensed for 104 beds and reports an average daily census of 94.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. This overall score breaks down into a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.996 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded. No abuse icon is flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars, meaning this location's 5-star overall rating is notably higher than its chain's average. CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
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 CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility as certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.0 RN hours per resident per day, with 48.5% nursing turnover; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 104 beds with an average daily census of 94.5 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 Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS records show it was first approved for certification on July 16, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — with this facility scoring 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively, combining to an overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2707862200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2707862200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185381?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.