ElderGrade
A

96/100

Excellent

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center

100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Jessamine County (859) 858-2814
Certified beds
285
Occupancy
50%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 29/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 6.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.83 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 29% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.83 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.45 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 29.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: May 7, 2026 (3 months ago).

D May 7, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 27, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 27, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2019 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
GOSSER, JONI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GOSSER, JONI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Thomson-Hood Veterans Center

What is the ElderGrade for Thomson-Hood Veterans Center? +

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center holds an ElderGrade of A (96 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center? +

Residents receive an average of 5.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Thomson-Hood Veterans Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 5 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Thomson-Hood Veterans Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.