Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen is a nursing home in Hanson, KY, with 156 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $2,885 and range up to $7,041 per month. The average price in the community is $4,963, which is the same as the average price of $ 4,963 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 5.4 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 2.4 hours with licensed nurses (1.5 by an RN and 0.9 by an LPN) and 3.0 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen. The two closest hospitals are Baptist Health Madisonville, which is 5.4 miles away, and Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, which is 22.0 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for the staff are excellent and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen are:

• Religious Activities
• Outdoor Areas