Owensboro, KY · 92 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Owensboro's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,150–$10,760/mo
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Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
3740 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 · Daviess County
Welcome to Signature HealthCARE at Hillcrest. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives.
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Owensboro
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Owensboro, KY, with 156 certified beds and an average of about 128 residents per day. It operates as part of the Signature Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.03 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.63 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Owensboro for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 156
- Avg. residents/day
- 128
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Signature Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 185120
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,150–$10,760/mo (median $9,180) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Owensboro prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.03
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-18Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-04-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2018-11-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2018-11-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2018-11-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2018-11-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2018-11-15Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
3740 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest
How much does Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest cost?
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Owensboro, KY area typically runs $8,150–$10,760 per month (median $9,180, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest?
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest?
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest have availability?
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest offer?
Signature Healthcare at Hillcrest in Owensboro, KY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 156 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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