Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown
1850 Veteran's Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 · (270) 769-2363
For profit - Limited Liability company · 124 certified beds
Signature Healthcare of Elizabethtown has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 1 citation (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 13, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.February 13, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 25, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 25, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 8, 2023 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 8, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kentucky average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.93 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.02 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Average residents per day | 116.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Baptist Health Hardin Elizabethtown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Helmwood Healthcare Elizabethtown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Kensington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Elizabethtown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Elizabethtown · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Radcliff Veterans Center Radcliff · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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