Hopkins County, Kentucky · Nursing home
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
5 of 5 overall from CMS
926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, KY 42413
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.40 hours Above the state average of 3.95
- Nursing staff who left in a year 34.3% Below the state average of 46.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 2 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 52.2% of 156 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a 156-bed nursing home in Hanson, Kentucky (Hopkins County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 5.40 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Kentucky average of 3.95. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 156
- Residents per day (average)
- 81.4
- Certified since
- 2013 (13 yrs)
Government - State Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.67 hours per resident on weekends against 5.40 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 52.2% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Kentucky average 3.0
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Kentucky average 3.0
- Staffing 5 of 5 Kentucky average 2.7
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Kentucky average 3.2
The vertical line marks the Kentucky average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 5.40 h Kentucky average 3.95
- Nurse aides 3.62 h Kentucky average 2.36
- Licensed practical nurses 0.34 h Kentucky average 0.80
- Registered nurses 1.45 h Kentucky average 0.79
- All staff, weekends 4.67 h Kentucky average 3.49
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Kentucky average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover34.3%
- Kentucky average46.4%
- Registered nurse turnover25.0%
- Kentucky average41.8%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Kentucky and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.9% | 13.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.4% | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.0% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% | 94.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.2% | 14.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.3% | 29.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 96.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.07 | 1.94 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.59 | 2.14 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.0% | 84.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 15.0% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 83.5% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 24.2% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 13.7% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 2 | 0 |
Kentucky homes averaged 2.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (2)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2019)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Kentucky homes averaged 0.7 fines and $15,373 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Kentucky
- Size18 of 267 by certified beds
- Kentucky average residents per day81.9
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Hopkins County7
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen have?
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen has 156 certified beds. It averages 81.4 residents per day, about 52.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen?
The home reports 5.40 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.45 hours from registered nurses. The Kentucky average is 3.95 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.
Has Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Hopkins County
Who to call in Kentucky
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Kentucky.
- Long-term care ombudsman Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (statewide hotline) 800-372-2991 (Toll-free state hotline. Local district ombudsman programs have their own numbers (listed on the same page).) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Office of Inspector General (OIG), Division of Health Care - state survey agency 502-564-7963 (Division of Health Care central office. OIG's complaint sheet directs complaints to the Complaint Coordinator in the appropriate regional branch (OIG's Regional Map shows which branch covers each area): Northern (Louisville) 502-595-4958; Eastern (Lexington) 859-246-2301; Southern (London) 606-330-2030; Western (Hopkinsville) 270-889-6052.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 185472. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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