During the opening quarter of 2026, Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness was the largest nursing facility in Ohio County, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show.
Records indicate the nursing home offered 110 beds, exceeding the county’s average by 32 as of Q1 2026. On average, 85.8 residents were served at the center during that span.
The CMS awarded Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness an overall rating of 4 out of 5, outpacing Kentucky’s nursing home average of 3.
Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was reported as Ohio County’s second largest, providing 67 beds, while Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc. ranked third with 58 beds available.
Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness reported no fines or penalties in the first quarter of 2026.
There were 3 for-profit nursing homes operating in Ohio County, Kentucky, during this period.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the country’s older adult population is continuing its upward trend, while numbers among younger age groups decline. From 2020 through 2024, Americans 65 and older increased by 13%, as those under 18 fell by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult population has seen a dramatic increase in the past 100 years, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study estimates that almost half of adults 65 and older—about 28 million—are likely to need long-term services and support, with projections showing over a third may ultimately need nursing facility care.
“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. “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 | Signature Healthcare of Hartford Rehab & Wellness | 4 |
| 2 | Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 3 | Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc. | 3 |
The data in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the original data here.
