Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Owned by Boice, Gale
Benton, Kentucky • Nursing home ID 185258
How does this nursing home compare?
#76 of 264
Kentucky nursing homes
Better than 71% for Registered Nurse (RN) care
Strength: More RN care than Kentucky average
Watch: 21 inspection problems found
Better RN staffing nearby
Other Kentucky nursing homes where residents get more Registered Nurse care:
- T J Samson Community Hospital 5.25 RN hrs/day
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu 5.02 RN hrs/day
- St. Elizabeth Ft Thomas Snf 4.87 RN hrs/day
- Baptist Health Hardin 3.58 RN hrs/day
- The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro 3.34 RN hrs/day
What matters most
Registered Nurse (RN) care
0.80 hours/day
✓ 25% more than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 0.64 hours/day
Ranked #76 of 264
Kentucky nursing homes for RN care
More RN time than 71% of Kentucky facilities
Total nursing care
3.33 hours/day
⚠ 11% less than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 3.73 hours/day
Ranked #219 of 264
Kentucky nursing homes for total care
More total staffing than 17% of Kentucky facilities
What's the difference? RN hours focus on registered nurses (medical care).
Total hours include all staff (RNs, LPNs, nursing assistants).
A facility can have high total hours but low RN hours—they measure different aspects of care.
Quality & safety record
3/5 stars
21 inspection problems found during recent government inspections
Average quality rating
More problems
Badges compare this facility to other Kentucky nursing homes.
Higher quality ratings and fewer inspection problems are better.
Understanding nursing home quality
We compare each facility only to others in Kentucky. This keeps comparisons fair since different states have different regulations, costs, and challenges.
What families should look for:
- More RN hours — Registered nurses handle medications and complex medical care
- Higher quality ratings — 4-5 stars indicate better clinical outcomes
- Fewer inspection problems — Shows consistent compliance with safety standards
- Strong total staffing — More hours means more day-to-day attention for residents
Why this matters: Better staffing and quality scores are linked to safer,
more attentive care for residents—and more support and peace of mind for families.
Key terms explained
Registered Nurses (RNs): The most skilled nursing staff who can give medications and manage complex care. RNs require the most training.
HPRD: "Hours Per Resident per Day"—how much staff time each resident gets on average.
Quality rating (stars): A 1-5 rating based on clinical outcomes like pressure ulcers, infections, and resident health improvements.
Inspection problems: Issues found during official inspections—ranging from minor paperwork to serious safety concerns.
LPNs / CNAs: Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants—vital hands-on care roles with different training levels than RNs.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and PBJ (Payroll-Based Journal). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional advice about care decisions.
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