Bradford Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Frankfort, KY

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1040 US Highway 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-5600
100 beds
All Frankfort facilities
1.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
67.11
Score /100
#9525
National Rank

#9525
of 14703 facilities
National
35.2% position
#165
of 268 in KY
State Rank
#1
of 2 in Franklin
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Frankfort
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 40601
ZIP Rank






About Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterBradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is located at 1040 Us Highway 127 South, Frankfort, KY, reachable at (502) 875-5600. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 89 residents per day. It is part of the Encore Health Partners network (12 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1983-10-05. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Address

1040 Us Highway 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 100 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ENCORE HEALTH PARTNERS

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
67.11
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#9525 of 14703 nationally – #165 of 268 in Kentucky

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center may be considered for families with limited options in Frankfort, KY, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center currently provides 3 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 50.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 43 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours55 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 19 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $13,627. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $13627.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 42.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,525
of 14,703
National
Bottom 35%
#165
of 268
KY State
Bottom 38% in KY
#1
of 2
️ Franklin County
Best in county
#1
of 2
️ Frankfort
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 40601
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks 9525th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 165th out of 268 nursing homes. In Frankfort, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,019 nationally and RN hours rank #9,075 nationally (#197 in KY).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 3.40 #8,731 / 14,703 #172 / 268 Below average
2023 3.16 #10,770 / 14,703 #221 / 268 Below average
2024 3.04 #12,271 / 14,703 #239 / 268 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.69 #7,003 / 14,703 #137 / 268 Above average
2026 3.72 #7,019 / 14,703 #137 / 268 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 0.58 #7,143 / 14,703 #150 / 268 Above average
2023 0.46 #8,994 / 14,703 #197 / 268 Below average
2024 0.46 #9,193 / 14,703 #200 / 268 Below average
2025 0.35 #11,724 / 14,703 #237 / 268 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.49 #9,075 / 14,703 #197 / 268 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1983-10-05. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (502) 875-5600 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.1/100, placing it #9525 of 14703 facilities nationally and #165 of 268 in Kentucky. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 43 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 55 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 19 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $13,627. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $13,627, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 42.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bradford Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks 9525th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 165th out of 268 nursing homes. In Frankfort, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,019 nationally and RN hours rank #9,075 nationally (#197 in KY). Our composite quality score of 67.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Frankfort, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/kentucky/frankfort/

Contact and Location

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Address

1040 US Highway 127 South, Frankfort, KY 40601
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Legal Name

BRADFORD SQUARE HEALTH CENTER LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 100
Average Residents / Day 89 (89% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Franklin County, KY
City Frankfort, KY
ZIP Code 40601
Approved Since October 5, 1983
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 185170
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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