Barkley Center
Skilled Nursing
4747 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY 42001
Paducah Center has recently been renamed to Barkley Center and is now located in a beautifully remodeled building at 4747 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah.
Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.
Barkley Center is licensed for 90 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Paducah average about 95 beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Paducah average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 31 problems at Barkley Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Barkley Center offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, and respite care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 90
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 58%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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