Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 · Jessamine County · (859) 858-2814
285 certified beds, about 142 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 2014
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185473 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 7, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since September 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.09 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.83 of those hours.
29.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
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.
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 5 health citations on file.
May 7, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure residents receiving respiratory care were provided services in accordance with physician orders for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care, Resident (R) 144. Observation on 05/04/2026, 05/05/2026, and 05/06/2026 revealed R144 was receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at five liters per minute (LPM) instead of the physician ordered four LPM. This failure had the potential to place the resident at risk for complications related to improper oxygen administration.
March 27, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, review of the Dome lid manufacturer's webpage, review of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidance webpage, and review of the facility's documents, the facility failed to provide residents with palatable foods and deliver meals in a timely manner to 1 of 1 resident units sampled for food service, the [NAME] Unit. Observation of the breakfast meal on 03/26/2025 revealed food was not served timely to the resident rooms on the [NAME] Unit. The breakfast test tray on 03/26/2025 revealed hot foods were not palatable and measured 90 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to 110 degrees F. In interviews with residents on the [NAME] Unit, they reported receiving cold and unpalatable food, and the times for meal service varied daily.
- E 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 food in a safe manner in 3 out of 5 nourishment rooms, on the [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME] Units. Observations on 03/24/2025 and 03/25/2025 of their nourishment rooms revealed unlabeled and undated food and an unclean refrigerator.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to protect residents from abuse for 1 of 5 residents investigated for abuse, Resident (R) 134. Review of the facility's investigation revealed the facility determined, on 02/14/2025, R117 entered R134's room and struck him, causing a laceration on R134's forehead that required evaluation at the hospital and closure with steri-strips.
September 5, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 review of the facility's Policies, it was determined the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality while protecting and promoting the rights of the resident for one (1) of thirty-six (36) sampled residents (Resident #43). Observation on 09/05/19 at 3:28 PM, revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #9 was standing at Resident #43's bedroom door, on the [NAME] Unit, calling out, Come on (calling resident by first name), it's time to go check your sugar. Further observation revealed LPN #9 failed to provide for privacy as she performed an accucheck on Resident #43 in front of other residents and staff in the hallway. [...]
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 7, 2026, 1 on September 5, 2019.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 5.09 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.83 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.45 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.94 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 29.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 24.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.23 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 5.34 on weekdays and 4.45 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 36.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.09 in April to June 2025 to 5.09 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 | 5.09 | 0.83 | 5.34 | 4.45 | 36.7% | 0 of 90 | 142 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.03 | 0.80 | 5.30 | 4.33 | 37.1% | 0 of 92 | 142 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.04 | 0.86 | 5.37 | 4.19 | 33.2% | 0 of 92 | 139 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.09 | 0.81 | 5.40 | 4.30 | 31.8% | 0 of 91 | 139 |
| 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.
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 | 18.5 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.2 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Kentucky | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/1991 |
| Gosser, Joni | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2019 | |
| Gosser, Joni | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2025 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 5, 2019: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home Lexington, 10.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center Harrodsburg, 11.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Hartland Park Health & Rehabilitation Lexington, 11.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Mayfair Manor Lexington, 11.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Bluegrass Care & Rehabilitation Center Lexington, 12 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
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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 Thomson-Hood Veterans Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Thomson-Hood Veterans Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Thomson-Hood Veterans Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on May 7, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Thomson-Hood Veterans Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Thomson-Hood Veterans Center 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 Thomson-Hood Veterans Center?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
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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