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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 5th out of 184 homes in Kentucky. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 41m per day |
Lower than the Kentucky average: 81.3%Little Sisters of the Poor is administrated by Linda Deardeuff.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Kentucky state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KY Average | vs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky nursing home (4 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Kentucky nursing home (4 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 33% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 16, 2025, identified deficiencies related to the discharge process, medication labeling and storage, medication administration, and infection prevention and control. Earlier inspections, including the January 30, 2025 renewal survey, found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies. The main issues noted involved communication about resident transfers, proper handling and disposal of medications, and maintaining infection control practices. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. This pattern suggests some recent challenges after a period of compliance, indicating a need for focused improvements in medication management and infection control.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsKentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on May 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 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.1
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.6
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
127% better than Kentucky average
11% worse than Kentucky average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5,298 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 30 | 66 | 10,743 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 11 | 20 | 2,139 | 91 | 99% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 13 | 15 | 1,524 | 91 | 99% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,466 | 69 | 75% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 958 | 76 | 83% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 61 | 66% | 8.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 460 | 67 | 73% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 415 | 60 | 65% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 403 | 53 | 58% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 360 | 45 | 49% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 111 | 26 | 28% | 4.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 12 | 13% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 26 | 28% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 9% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 4% | 3.3 |
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.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.5
38% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.8
52% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 18.9
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.9%
66% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.5%
71% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 19.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.1%
22% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
23% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 3.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
48% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%
28% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.4%
50% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.4%
34% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
27% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.1%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 93.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 96.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
4% of new residents, often for short stays.
75% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
32Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Little Sisters of the Poor based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #81 / 188Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 188 homes in Kentucky. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kentucky average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Louisville's city center to Little Sisters of the Poor's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Little Sisters of the Poor is located in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky.
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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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Little Sisters of the Poor is in the Audubon neighborhood of LOUISVILLE.
The legal owner and operator of Little Sisters of the Poor is Home For The Aged Little Sisters Of The Poor, Inc.
Little Sisters of the Poor has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to KY state health department records, Little Sisters of the Poor's license number is 100641.
According to KY state health department records, Little Sisters of the Poor's license expires on March 31, 2026.
Little Sisters of the Poor's occupancy is 64%.
Linda Deardeuff is the administrator of Little Sisters of the Poor.
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