Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering memory care and respite care at 1120 Cristland Road in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Operated by LP Louisville South, LLC, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with an average stay length of 59 days reflecting a primarily short-term rehabilitation orientation.
CMS grades the facility 4 stars, 43.4 percent above Kentucky average, with all four sub-ratings above state mean. Quality measures run 72.4 percent above Kentucky average and staffing 63.9 percent above, with physical therapist hours double the state figure, a meaningful signal for short-stay rehabilitation outcomes. Across 3 inspections since 2018, the facility recorded 13 total citations, all moderate in severity, averaging 0.5 deficiencies annually, 38 percent below Kentucky average, with no critical or serious findings, fines, and payment denials. Nurse hours reach 3h 45m per resident daily, 9 percent above Kentucky average. The facility operates near capacity with limited availability at 93 percent occupancy, well above Kentucky’s 81.3 percent average.
An active resident and family council are present.
With strengths including above-average quality outcomes and physical therapy capacity, Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is best for short-term Medicare rehabilitation in Jefferson County.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is administered by Joe Norris.
In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KY Average | vs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 17 | 6 | This facility has 183% more total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky nursing home (17 vs. KY avg 6).↑ 183% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 2.1 | 0.8 | This facility has 163% more deficiencies per year than a typical Kentucky nursing home (2.1 vs. KY avg 0.8).↑ 163% worse |
Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Kentucky average 13.5
Kentucky average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Kentucky average: 1.1
Kentucky average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
106 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 16,873 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 1 | 24 | 7,359 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,009 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,176 | 88 | 96% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,737 | 75 | 82% | 8.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,013 | 69 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 796 | 76 | 83% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 568 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 548 | 62 | 67% | 8.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 77 | 84% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 389 | 72 | 78% | 5.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 347 | 59 | 64% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 333 | 57 | 62% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 66 | 13 | 14% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 41 | 45% | 0.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Signature Healthcare of South Louisville from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Louisville's city center to Signature Healthcare of South Louisville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
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KY AVG
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#183 / 423 | Lauren Powers | $11.5M
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#50 / 197 | $5.9M
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#46 / 197 | 50.9%
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KY AVG
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#85 / 197 | 185466 | ||||
| The Springs at Stony Brook | NH ADC AL IL MC | Louisville | 106
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KY AVG
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KY AVG
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KY AVG
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| Signature Healthcare of South Louisville | NH | Louisville (Auburndale) | 100
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100
KY AVG
82
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KY AVG
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3.75
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3.75
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$65.4k
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#1 / 199 | 13
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KY AVG
13.5
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#106 / 195 | 4.3
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4.3
KY AVG
4.4
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#104 / 195 | - | 88 | - |
57
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57
KY AVG
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$9.3M
KY AVG
$10.5M
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$4.5M
KY AVG
$4.0M
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#102 / 197 | 48.8%
Facility
48.8%
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#138 / 197 | 185335 | ||||
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Facility
62
KY AVG
82
Rank
#218 / 341 |
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Facility
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KY AVG
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#120 / 209 | +3% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
KY AVG
3.75
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KY AVG
$65.4k
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KY AVG
13.5
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#135 / 195 | 5.7
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KY AVG
4.4
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KY AVG
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KY AVG
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Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is located in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky.
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Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is in the Auburndale neighborhood of LOUISVILLE.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is legally operated by Lp Louisville South, Llc, and administered by Joe Norris.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to KY state health department records, Signature Healthcare of South Louisville's license number is 100452.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville's occupancy is 93%.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville is registered as a for-profit in KY.
Joe Norris is the administrator of Signature Healthcare of South Louisville.
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