Christian Health Center – Bowling Green, KY

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Christian Health Center

1800 Westen Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 796-6643
45 beds
All Bowling Green facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
74.56
Score /100
#6130
National Rank

#6130
of 14703 facilities
National
58.3% position
#98
of 268 in KY
State Rank
#4
of 7 in Warren
County Rank
#3
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 42104
ZIP Rank






About Christian Health CenterChristian Health Center is located at 1800 Westen Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, reachable at (270) 796-6643. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 45.0 certified beds and serves an average of 39 residents per day. It is part of the Christian Care Communities network (5 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1996-01-19. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Christian Health Center

Address

1800 Westen Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 45 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CHRISTIAN CARE COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
74.56
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6130 of 14703 nationally – #98 of 268 in Kentucky

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Christian Health Center is a strong choice for families in the Bowling Green, KY area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 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 InsightChristian Health Center currently provides 5 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN staffing hours have fluctuated between 46 and 35 min/day over the past five years, indicating some instability in skilled nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 68.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing5 hours 13 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 40 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours58 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 38 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 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 SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,965. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 9.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,130
of 14,703
National
Top 42%
#98
of 268
KY State
Top 37% in KY
#4
of 7
️ Warren County
#4 of 7
#3
of 6
️ Bowling Green
#3 of 6
#2
of 4
ZIP 42104
#2 of 4

Nationally, Christian Health Center ranks 6130th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 74.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 98th out of 268 nursing homes. In Bowling Green, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #908 nationally and RN hours rank #6,994 nationally (#158 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 4.87 #1,337 / 14,703 #27 / 268 Top 10%
2023 4.69 #1,666 / 14,703 #31 / 268 Top 25%
2024 4.25 #2,958 / 14,703 #49 / 268 Top 25%
2025 4.28 #3,082 / 14,703 #46 / 268 Top 25%
2026 5.21 #908 / 14,703 #26 / 268 Top 10%

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 0.77 #4,121 / 14,703 #75 / 268 Above average
2023 1.18 #1,089 / 14,703 #19 / 268 Top 10%
2024 0.96 #1,963 / 14,703 #38 / 268 Top 25%
2025 0.82 #3,250 / 14,703 #60 / 268 Top 25%
2026 0.58 #6,994 / 14,703 #158 / 268 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Health Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1996-01-19. 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 (270) 796-6643 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Christian Health Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), 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 74.6/100, placing it #6130 of 14703 facilities nationally and #98 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 Christian Health Center receives a reported average of 5 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 58 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 40 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 38 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 68.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,965. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 9.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Christian Health Center ranks 6130th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 74.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 98th out of 268 nursing homes. In Bowling Green, it ranks 3rd out of 6 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #908 nationally and RN hours rank #6,994 nationally (#158 in KY). Our composite quality score of 74.6/100 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 Bowling Green, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/kentucky/bowling-green/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1800 Westen Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42104
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Legal Name

CHRISTIAN CARE COMMUNITIES, INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 45
Average Residents / Day 39 (88% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Warren County, KY
City Bowling Green, KY
ZIP Code 42104
Approved Since January 19, 1996
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 185419
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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