nursing home in Wilmore, KY
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center
100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 · (859) 858-2814
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center at a glance
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed government nursing home in Wilmore, Kentucky (Jessamine County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 7, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29.4% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 285
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 28, 2014
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jessamine County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185473
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.09 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.83 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.31 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.45 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 285 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 142 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 49.9% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.2% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.5% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.6% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.8% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.9% | 84% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 29, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2026 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2025 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 27, 2019 |
| September 5, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1991 |
| GOSSER, JONI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| GOSSER, JONI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thomson-Hood Veterans Center's rating?
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Thomson-Hood Veterans Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Thomson-Hood Veterans Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Thomson-Hood Veterans Center?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Thomson-Hood Veterans Center and how do I contact it?
Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is at 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390. Phone: (859) 858-2814.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.