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Nursing homes in Wurtland, KY

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in Wurtland
Certified beds
126
across all 1
Adults 65+
271
Census estimate for Wurtland
Within 25 miles
23
of the center of Wurtland
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Wurtland (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Wurtland

Counting neighboring towns, there are 23 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Wurtland, 22 more than in Wurtland itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Wurtland

See all 23 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Wurtland at a glance

There is one nursing home in Wurtland, KY, according to CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Kentucky

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Kentucky state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 1-877-597-2331 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Kentucky

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Kentucky Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Kentucky Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (502-564-9203).9
Medicare counseling
Kentucky’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-293-7447.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Wurtland

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Greenup County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Greenup County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Legal Aid of the Bluegrass – FIVCO District12

    (606) 780-2258

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Greenup County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Kentucky Adult Protective Services

    877-597-2331

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Kentucky state survey agency3

    1-877-597-2331

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-877-293-7447

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs9

    502-564-9203

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Kentucky Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Wurtland

How many nursing homes are in Wurtland, KY?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in Wurtland, KY, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Wurtland there are 23.

How many beds can nursing homes in Wurtland serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 126 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 271 adults age 65 and older live in Wurtland.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Wurtland?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Wurtland?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Greenup County, call (606) 780-2258. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Kentucky Adult Protective Services at 877-597-2331.

Are there nursing homes near Wurtland?

Nearby cities with listings include Flatwoods (1, 3.8 mi), Ironton (2, 5.6 mi), Franklin Furnace (1, 6.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Wurtland

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Wurtland (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Wurtland (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General. chfs.ky.gov/agencies/os/oig/dhc/Pages/hcf.aspx Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.