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Last updated: May 2026
NHC Healthcare Glasgow is a licensed nursing home located at 109 Homewood Boulevard, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141. The facility can be reached at (270) 651-6126. It is operated by National Healthcare Corporation — NHC-OP LP — a for-profit corporation, and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 194 certified beds, making it one of the larger nursing home facilities in South Central Kentucky.
This page summarizes publicly available CMS star ratings, fire safety citations, staffing data, quality measures, and inspection history for NHC Healthcare Glasgow based on records from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Care Compare database.
NHC Healthcare Glasgow’s overall profile presents a genuinely mixed picture. Its health inspection citation count is low and its quality measures are above average in several areas. However the facility’s fire safety inspection record is significantly above the Kentucky average — 10 fire safety citations versus a state average of 3.4 — and several quality and staffing metrics raise legitimate concerns that families should understand. Kentucky nursing home abuse lawyer
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars — Average
Health Inspections: 3 out of 5 stars — Average
Staffing: 4 out of 5 stars — Above Average
Quality Measures: 4 out of 5 stars — Above Average
CMS Provider ID: 185093
Most Recent Standard Inspection: December 13, 2024
Inspection data last verified: April 2026
Source: Medicare.gov Care Compare
NHC Healthcare Glasgow’s 3-star overall rating reflects average health inspection performance alongside above-average staffing and quality measures scores. As with all CMS composite ratings, the overall score can mask important variation across individual metrics. Families should review each component — and the underlying data — rather than relying on the overall star count alone.
Fire Safety Citations — Most Recent Inspection (December 13, 2024)
NHC Healthcare Glasgow: 10 citations
Kentucky State Average: 3.4
U.S. National Average: 4.6
NHC Healthcare Glasgow received 10 fire safety and emergency preparedness citations in its most recent inspection — nearly three times the Kentucky state average and more than twice the national average. A federal fine of $4,017 was assessed on December 13, 2024 in connection with this inspection.
Fire safety deficiencies are cited separately from health deficiency citations and reflect failures in fire prevention systems, emergency preparedness equipment, exit routes, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and related physical safety infrastructure.
An above-average fire safety citation count at this level — nearly three times the state average — is not a minor administrative matter. It reflects a pattern of failures in maintaining the physical safety environment that federal and state surveyors found significant enough to require correction and issue a financial penalty.
For families evaluating NHC Healthcare Glasgow or monitoring a loved one currently in residence, the fire safety record warrants direct conversation with facility management about what specific deficiencies were cited, what corrective actions were taken, and how the facility is monitoring ongoing compliance.
The federal fine of $4,017 assessed on December 13, 2024 confirms that CMS determined the violations were serious enough to warrant financial penalty — not merely a directive to correct.
NHC Healthcare Glasgow’s most recent standard health survey was conducted December 13, 2024 and cited only 2 health deficiencies — well below the Kentucky average of 3.3 and national average of 9.4 for that period. No complaint investigations or infection control inspections were conducted in the 12 months ending March 31, 2026.
Specific health deficiency details for the December 2024 survey are not included in the currently available data. Families can access the complete inspection report including all cited deficiency descriptions, severity levels, and plans of correction at Medicare.gov Care Compare using CMS Provider ID 185093.
The low health deficiency count is a positive indicator in the health inspection category. However it should be read alongside the fire safety findings and quality data rather than in isolation.
NHC Healthcare Glasgow has an above-average staffing rating from CMS — but the underlying staffing data reveals important gaps that families should understand, particularly for registered nurse coverage.
RN Hours Per Resident Per Day — Weekends
NHC Healthcare Glasgow: 21 minutes
National Average: 29 minutes
Kentucky Average: 31 minutes
Weekend registered nurse coverage at NHC Healthcare Glasgow is 21 minutes per resident per day — 28% below the national average and 32% below the Kentucky state average. With 150 average daily residents, this means the facility’s RN coverage on weekends is significantly thinner than peer facilities of comparable size.
Other staffing observations:
Total nurse hours per resident per day — 3 hours 50 minutes, near the national average of 3 hours 52 minutes and slightly below the Kentucky average of 4 hours.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day — 2 hours 16 minutes, slightly below the national average of 2 hours 20 minutes and the Kentucky average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Staff turnover — Total nursing staff turnover of 51.7% is above both the national average of 46.2% and Kentucky average of 46.6%. Higher turnover means residents are more likely to receive care from staff who do not know them — a factor that affects care quality, medication safety, and the ability to recognize early signs of deterioration. understaffing
One positive staffing note — No administrators left the facility during the reporting period, compared to a national average of 0.5. Administrative stability is a meaningful indicator of institutional continuity.
NHC Healthcare Glasgow’s above-average quality measures rating reflects strong performance on several metrics — but also reveals specific areas of concern that families should know about.
New pressure ulcers in short-stay residents — 0.00% versus a national average of 2.24%. This is an exceptional result and suggests strong skin care and repositioning practices for short-stay residents. bedsores
Rehospitalization rate — 16% versus a national average of 23.9% and Kentucky average of 24.3%. Short-stay residents at this facility are less likely to be sent back to the hospital than the state and national average.
Urinary tract infections in long-stay residents — 0.6% versus a national average of 1.6%. Significantly lower than average.
Depression symptoms — 0% of long-stay residents showed symptoms of depression, compared to 12.1% nationally and 16.5% in Kentucky. While this can reflect documentation practices, the gap is notable.
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions — 8.62% versus a national average of 10.72%.
Long-Stay Fall Rate with Major Injury
NHC Healthcare Glasgow: 4.8%
National Average: 3.2%
Kentucky Average: 3.8%
NHC Healthcare Glasgow’s long-stay fall rate with major injury is 50% above the national average and 26% above the Kentucky state average. Falls with major injury — fractures, traumatic brain injuries, serious lacerations — are among the most serious and preventable events in nursing home care. This elevated rate is a significant concern for families of long-stay residents. falls and fractures
Weight Loss — Long-Stay Residents
NHC Healthcare Glasgow: 8.0%
National Average: 5.3%
Kentucky Average: 6.7%
Eight percent of long-stay residents at NHC Healthcare Glasgow experienced significant weight loss — 51% above the national average and 19% above the Kentucky average. Unexplained weight loss is one of the most reliable indicators of inadequate nutritional care and is directly linked to resident outcomes including immune function, wound healing, and overall decline. malnutrition
Antianxiety and hypnotic medication use — 34.9% of long-stay residents received antianxiety or hypnotic medications, compared to a national average of 19.5% and Kentucky average of 29.6%. This is nearly twice the national average. While this can reflect the clinical needs of a particular resident population, rates significantly above the national average can also indicate that medication is being used to manage behavioral symptoms rather than providing adequate individualized care and supervision.
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities — 18.8% versus a national average of 14.4% and Kentucky average of 14.7%. Above-average rates of functional decline in long-stay residents can indicate gaps in rehabilitative care and daily activity support.
Staff Flu Vaccination Rate
NHC Healthcare Glasgow: 12.7%
National Average: 42.0%
Only 12.7% of healthcare personnel at NHC Healthcare Glasgow received flu vaccinations — less than one-third the national average. Low staff vaccination rates significantly increase the risk of flu transmission to vulnerable nursing home residents, particularly long-stay residents with compromised immune systems. This is one of the most concerning quality metrics on this page.
Infections resulting in hospitalization — 8.63% of short-stay residents experienced infections resulting in hospitalization, compared to a national average of 7.12%. Above-average infection-related hospitalizations combined with low staff flu vaccination rates raise legitimate infection control concerns. sepsis
Long-stay flu vaccination — Only 65.3% of long-stay residents received flu vaccinations, compared to a national average of 95.5% and Kentucky average of 96.2%. This is significantly below both averages.
NHC Healthcare Glasgow is the largest nursing home in Barren County with 194 certified beds — significantly larger than the national average of 85.2 average daily residents. Its actual average daily census of 150.3 residents means it is operating at high capacity.
Glasgow sits within easy driving distance of Bowling Green and serves as the primary long-term care option for many families in Barren County and the surrounding rural communities of Allen, Metcalfe, Hart, and Green counties. For families in those communities, NHC Glasgow may be one of a limited number of viable options — which makes understanding its specific performance profile all the more important.
Families considering NHC Healthcare Glasgow or monitoring a loved one in residence should ask the facility directly about its fire safety corrective actions, its fall prevention protocols for long-stay residents, its nutritional monitoring program, and its staff vaccination policies.
For families in the Bowling Green area who have additional facility options, reviewing inspection records across multiple facilities is strongly recommended. Bowling Green nursing home abuse lawyer
Even facilities with average or above-average ratings can — and do — fail individual residents. An above-average staffing or quality measures rating does not prevent falls, infections, or inadequate nutritional care from occurring.
If a family member suffered a serious injury or died while residing at NHC Healthcare Glasgow, you may have legal options under Kentucky law. The Higgins Firm handles serious nursing home neglect and abuse cases throughout South Central Kentucky including Barren County and the surrounding region.
Kentucky has no cap on non-economic damages in personal injury or wrongful death cases. Kentucky law also allows recovery of attorney’s fees and court costs in successful claims brought under the resident rights statute KRS 216B.165.
Kentucky’s statute of limitations for nursing home negligence cases is generally one year from the date of injury or discovery. For wrongful death cases, one year from the appointment of the personal representative with a maximum of two years from the date of death.
The initial consultation is free. We handle nursing home cases on a contingency fee basis — no fee unless we recover compensation for your family.
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NHC Healthcare Glasgow received 10 fire safety and emergency preparedness citations in its December 2024 inspection — nearly three times the Kentucky state average of 3.4. Fire safety deficiencies reflect failures in maintaining physical safety infrastructure including fire prevention systems, emergency exits, alarm systems, and preparedness equipment. This citation count is significantly above average and was accompanied by a federal fine of $4,017.
As of April 2026, NHC Healthcare Glasgow has a 3-star average overall rating. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars. Its staffing rating is 4 stars — above average. Its quality measures rating is 4 stars — above average. Current ratings are available at Medicare.gov Care Compare using CMS Provider ID 185093.
Quality ratings are calculated as composite scores across many metrics. NHC Healthcare Glasgow’s long-stay fall rate with major injury is 4.8% — 50% above the national average of 3.2%. An above-average composite quality score does not mean every individual metric is strong. Families of long-stay residents should ask specifically about fall prevention protocols.
Document what you observed — photographs of injuries, written notes with dates and staff names. Seek medical attention immediately if your loved one shows signs of harm. Contact The Higgins Firm for a free consultation. Kentucky’s statute of limitations means acting quickly is essential.
No. The initial consultation is free. The Higgins Firm handles nursing home cases on a contingency fee basis — our fee is a percentage of any recovery. Nothing is owed upfront and nothing if we do not recover. If your claim is successful under Kentucky’s resident rights statute, the facility may also be required to pay attorney’s fees.
Yes. We handle serious nursing home neglect and abuse cases throughout South Central Kentucky including Barren County, Allen County, Metcalfe County, Hart County, and Green County.
The Higgins Firm represents families in nursing home neglect and abuse cases throughout Glasgow and South Central Kentucky. Inspection data on this page is sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Care Compare database. CMS Provider ID 185093. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. | Last updated: May 2026
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