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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Home of the Innocents

LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 View Map

Home of the Innocents is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Overview of Home of the Innocents

Home of the Innocents is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families with hope, health, and happiness. Established in 1880, it works to strengthen Kentucky by building partnerships and reimagining the way families are cared for. The organization is a values-focused employer of choice for a mission-driven workforce.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 1.63/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 76

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

96.2%

76-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)

License Date

June 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 100493

CMS Certification Number: 185154

County: JEFFERSON

Accreditations: Andrus Sanctuary Institute certification, Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity, Council on Accreditation COA Accredited, Face It: A Movement to End Child Abuse, GuideStar by Candid, Kosair for Kids, WHAS Crusade for Children

Ownership & operating entity

Home of the Innocents is administrated by APRIL RADDISH.

Owner name: THE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS, INC.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Mental & Behavioral Health, Foster Care, Parent Education, Custody Exchanges, Pool, Pharmacy, Pediatric Complex Care, Residential Treatment

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Community: Louisville

Bed Count: 128

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FLATT, JOSEPH

CCN: 185288

Occupancy: 88.8%

Home Revenue: $13,536,971.00

Payroll Costs: $5,114,992.00

Payroll %: 37.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 111.70

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6209

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

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Pets Allowed: No

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Payroll %: 39%

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QM Rating: 3/5

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Pets Allowed: No

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Home of the Innocents

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 40206

Bed Count: 76

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 185154

Occupancy: 96.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 72.40

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 1.6301

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

LOUISVILLE, KY 40206

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181

Total Staff

181

Employees

Contractors

23,463

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	26	9.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	39	8.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	58	9.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

124 staff

9.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

16 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

21 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

1.6hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	58	58	8,746	30	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	39	39	4,555	30	100%	8.8
Registered Nurse	26	26	3,124	30	100%	9.1
Qualified Activities Professional	21	21	2,436	30	100%	8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	15	15	2,188	28	93%	7.7
Qualified Social Worker	3	3	455	22	73%	8
Dietitian	2	2	328	26	87%	8.2
Speech Language Pathologist	3	3	300	20	67%	8.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	4	4	287	23	77%	8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	3	257	22	73%	7.5
Physical Therapy Aide	2	2	255	19	63%	7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	2	238	18	60%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	144	19	63%	7.6
RN Director of Nursing	1	1	144	18	60%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	8	5	17%	1.6

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Total Health inspections 3

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 10

26% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.5

3.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 5 citations

Complaint investigations 8 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

82% above Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 8

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 13, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 13, 2025

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

74 Total Residents

Medicaid 73 (98.6%)

Private Pay/Other 1 (1.4%)

Specialized Care Beds

76 Total Specialty Beds

100% of Bed Capacity

Disabled Children / Young Adult Beds

100%

Programs & Services

Family Member Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Family Council

High-risk clinical events score 8.3

21% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score 11.9

37% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.0%

7% above Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.3%

22% below Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 2.4%

88% below Kentucky average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.0%

73% below Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.4%

59% below Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.4%

191% above Kentucky average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.3%

8% below Kentucky average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.0%

4% above Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Kentucky average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.8%

29% below Kentucky average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.1%

7% worse than Kentucky average

Total fines amount $21K

This home paid 66% less in fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 13% fewer fines than the state average.

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials 1

This home had 206% more payment denials than the state average.

Kentucky average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 12, 2023

$11K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 12, 2023

$11K

Payment Denial Feb 12, 2023

77 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Home of the Innocents

Home of the Innocents is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Home of the Innocents is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Home of the Innocents

Home of the Innocents is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Home of the Innocents is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Smaller home

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About this community

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Ownership & operating entity

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Hart-Supported Living Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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