JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN — Nursing Home in HANSON, KY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 156 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 81.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 185472 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.41 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.40 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 21, 2019).
Inspection Findings — August 21, 2019
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — September 30, 2019
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — September 30, 2019
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a 156-bed nursing home in Hanson, Kentucky. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident day, above the Kentucky average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in August 2019, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility’s overall rating and staffing levels suggest it has stronger-than-average nursing coverage. One thing to ask about is the facility’s follow-up on the inspection issues related to continence and catheter care and steps taken to reduce urinary tract infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN Medicare and Medicaid certified?
JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN's CMS star rating?
JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN?
JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN reports 5.40907 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN have?
JOSEPH EDDIE BALLARD WESTERN KENTUCKY VETERANS CEN has 156 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center — 4/5 — 4.3 mi
- Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — 1/5 — 5.1 mi
- BRIGHTON CORNERSTONE GROUP, LLC — 3/5 — 5.8 mi
- MADISONVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC — 3/5 — 5.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.