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Life Care Center Of Bardstown

Nursing Home Facility

120 Life Care Way, Bardstown, KY 40004

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Life Care Center Of Bardstown

Life Care Center Of Bardstown is a senior care community located in Bardstown, KY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Bardstown area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (502) 348-4220.

Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.

With 100 beds, Life Care Center Of Bardstown is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Bardstown average about 49 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 46% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Bardstown average of roughly 65%.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Bardstown average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Bardstown average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 53%.

The community is located in Nelson County, KY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Life Care Center Of Bardstown. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 3, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Life Care Center Of Bardstown offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Partnership
  • Beds / units 100
  • Occupancy 46%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
  • Annual staff turnover 53%
  • Last health inspection July 2025

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