julie burroughs
Dec 2025
Love this place. They take great care of my Dad.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 156
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, State
- Certified beds
- 156
- Inspections
- View history (8 citations)
- Facility type
- State veterans nursing home for former service members
- Licensed capacity
- Licensed for up to 156 residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families and visitors describe Western Kentucky Veterans Center as clean, welcoming, and well-cared-for, with several reviewers praising the skilled and caring staff. Reviews focus mainly on the atmosphere and how veterans are treated rather than specific care details or amenities.
The Good
- Reviewers call staff skilled and caring
- Praised as clean and friendly environment
- Church services offered on-site
- Families feel veterans are well cared for
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a senior living community in Hanson, Kentucky offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
About Western Kentucky Veterans Center
Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Hanson licensed for up to 156 residents. The state-owned facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and holds a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The center offers 24-hour staffing with on-site registered nurses, private rooms, and a range of support services including medication management, housekeeping, and laundry. Residents have access to a restaurant-style dining room, religious services, gathering and activity spaces, cable or satellite television, emergency call systems, and wheelchair accessibility.
Reviewers consistently praised the facility's cleanliness, spacious environment, and attentive care. Multiple families noted that staff go out of their way to make veterans feel at home, with one reviewer writing, "Truly a wonderful facility very skilled and carting staff." Visitors highlighted the availability of on-site church services and expressed appreciation for the quality of care provided to residents.
Types of Care at Western Kentucky Veterans Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Western Kentucky Veterans Center
4.6overall · 14 ratings combined
4.6★ on Google (14)
donna borum
Mar 2025
Went to vet home in Hanson to visit 2 friends we knew there. We were so pleased at the beauty , space and everythings for the vets. Church services were there the day we walked in. Clean and friendly.
Bill Colston
Dec 2021
Wonderful place
Jason Garrett
Jan 2020
Nice place to visit
David Hamlin
Aug 2018
Truly a wonderful facility very skilled and carting staff they go out of their way to make a veteran feel at home
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 8 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 12, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Oct 16, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 8, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 8, 2024
Aug 21, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2019
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Western Kentucky Veterans Center offer?
Western Kentucky Veterans Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Western Kentucky Veterans Center located?
Western Kentucky Veterans Center is located at 926 Veterans Drive in Hanson, Kentucky.
What do families say about Western Kentucky Veterans Center?
Families and visitors describe Western Kentucky Veterans Center as clean, welcoming, and well-cared-for, with several reviewers praising the skilled and caring staff. Reviews focus mainly on the atmosphere and how veterans are treated rather than specific care details or amenities.
How did Western Kentucky Veterans Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Western Kentucky Veterans Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 8 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Western Kentucky Veterans Center?
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