During the first quarter of 2026, Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center emerged as the largest nursing facility in Hopkins County, as reported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Statistics indicate the center provided 156 beds, exceeding the average by 72 beds in Hopkins County for the same period. The facility served an average of 81.2 residents in that quarter.
The Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center maintained a top CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, higher than the state’s average of 3 for nursing homes across Kentucky.
Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center followed as the second largest facility in Hopkins County, offering 110 beds for residents. Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC placed third, with an available 94 beds.
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center was not cited for any fines or penalties throughout the first quarter of 2026.
Altogether, there was one public nursing home facility operating in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
Based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the nation’s aging population is continuing to grow, while the number of younger residents is on the decline. From 2020 through 2024, the count of Americans 65 and older rose by 13%, and those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult population has shown substantial growth over the past century, rising from 4.9 million people in 1920 to over 61 million in 2024.
Findings from a 2021 report indicate nearly half of this group—about 28 million people—may require long-term services and support, and more than one-third could eventually need care from a nursing facility.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, which focuses on insurance education. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen | 5 |
| 2 | Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
| 3 | Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 3 |
| 4 | Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 5 | Tradewater Pointe | 3 |
| 6 | Dawson Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 7 | Brighton Cornerstone Group, LLC | 1 |
Details in this report were obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the source data here.
