NHC Healthcare, Glasgow
109 Homewood Boulevard, Glasgow, KY 42141 · Barren County · (270) 651-6126
194 certified beds, about 151 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1970
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185093 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 10, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 16 health citations since June 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $4,017 in the last three years; the largest was $4,017, and the latest is dated December 13, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.85 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
53.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to National Healthcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 71 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
406/19
212/24
1003/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
2E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 10, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment inside the facility for its residents.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, pharmacy audit reports, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to maintain medical records for each resident that were complete and accurately documented for 5 of 35 sampled residents, (Residents (Rs)4, R22, R30, R70, R102).
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity and provided care in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of his/her quality of life for one of 31 sampled residents, (Resident (R)14).
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to comply with the requirements to inform and provide written information to all residents concerning the right to, at the resident's option, formulate an advance directive for 1 of 31 sampled residents (Resident (R)113).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's investigation reports and policies, the facility failed to implement a written policy to ensure abuse allegations were reported as required to the State Survey Agency (SSA) per Federal and State Law for 1 of 31 sampled residents, (Resident (R)22).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, facility document review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to report suspected misappropriation of resident property to the State Survey Agency (SSA) within 24 hours for 1 of 31 sampled residents, (Resident (R)22).
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, facility policy and document review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of misappropriation of narcotic medications for 1 of 31 sampled residents, (Resident (R)22).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 of 31 sampled residents, (Resident (R)3 and R22).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, which had the potential to affect 155 of the facility's 155 residents who consumed food from the kitchen.
- D Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, policy, and record review, the facility failed to ensure it developed, implemented, and maintained an effective, comprehensive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) system that focused on the development, implementation, and evaluation of adverse events to ensure necessary corrective action was taken regarding its pharmacy program.
December 13, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure all residents had the right to send and receive mail on Saturdays. The deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents residing the facility.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Review of the facility Matrix (CMS-802) received on 12/10/2024 revealed 147 of 149 residents received their meals from the kitchen. Observation on 12/09/2024 revealed food items stored in the three-door refrigerator were open to air, not labeled, and/or undated. Observations on 12/12/2024 and 12/13/2024 revealed dietary staffs' hair and/or beards were not properly secured under a hairnet and/or beard guard.
June 28, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was stored, in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Observation of the kitchen, on 06/25/19 , revealed food stored in the walk-in refrigerator was not covered. Review of the facility Census and Condition, dated 06/25/19, revealed one-hundred and sixty-one (161) of one-hundred and sixty-six (166) residents received their meals from the kitchen.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure health information was maintained in a private and confidential manner for one (1) resident. On 06/28/19, a resident information form containing medical information, was observed unattended and exposed to public view on top of a medication cart in the hallway.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Version 3.0 User Manual, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a discharge assessment was completed for one (1) of three (3) closed records reviewed (Resident #55).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, facility policy review, and review of the facility Haz Com Program, it was determined the facility failed to ensure four (4) of four (4) residents identified as residents who wandered remained as free of accident hazards, and risks as possible (Residents #162, #113, #132, and #95). Observation revealed there were four (4) vials of essential oils sitting on the nursing station out of eyesight of staff, and where residents would have access to them. Interview with Registered Nurse/400 hall Unit Manager on 6/27/19 at 11:35 AM revealed the unit housed four (4) wandering residents (Residents #162, #113, #132, and #95).
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 10, 2026, 10 on December 13, 2024, 2 on June 28, 2019.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.85 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.29 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.94 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.2% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.48 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.09 on weekdays and 3.29 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.76 in April to June 2025 to 3.85 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.62 | 4.09 | 3.29 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 151 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.84 | 0.58 | 4.03 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 150 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.82 | 0.64 | 4.00 | 3.37 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 146 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.76 | 0.64 | 3.95 | 3.29 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 150 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kentucky, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.71 | 4.04 | 3.40 | 3.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Kentucky
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.45 | $17.38 to $21.21 | 23,410 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.07 | $26.10 to $31.29 | 8,570 |
| Registered nurses | $38.96 | $36.38 to $46.73 | 50,300 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.6 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.5 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.6 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.6 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NHC HEALTHCARE-GLASGOW LLC. CMS links this home to National Healthcare Corporation, a group of 71 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/Delaware Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 06/01/2000 | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/08/2024 | |
| Vincent, Brandon | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Vincent, Brandon | Corporate director | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| NHC-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2000 | |
| Billingsley, Denise | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2015 | |
| Clouse, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/22/2009 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/31/2023 | |
| Shelly, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2024 | |
| Turner, Tamara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/24/2015 | |
| Ussery, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2000 | |
| Vincent, Brandon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/19/2024 | |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/20/2010 | |
| Billingsley, Denise | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Clouse, Richard | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/16/2025 | |
| Dodson, Vicki | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| Kidd, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/31/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2026: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the Kentucky average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Glasgow State Nursing Facility Glasgow, 0.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Glenview Health and Rehabilitation Glasgow, 0.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Barren County Nursing and Rehabilitation Glasgow, 2.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Glasgow Rehab & Wellness C Glasgow, 2.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Hart County Rehab & Wellne Horse Cave, 10 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Metcalfe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Edmonton, 15.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Edmonson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Brownsville, 22.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care Scottsville, 24.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
Kentucky contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Kentucky. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Kentucky Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, (800) 372-2991. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Kentucky OIG Nursing Home Inspection Findings, where Kentucky publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is NHC Healthcare, Glasgow's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates NHC Healthcare, Glasgow 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did NHC Healthcare, Glasgow get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 10, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has NHC Healthcare, Glasgow been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $4,017 in the last three years.
- Does NHC Healthcare, Glasgow accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns NHC Healthcare, Glasgow?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to National Healthcare Corporation. Legal business name: NHC HEALTHCARE-GLASGOW LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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