Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (75% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
In Louisville’s Audubon neighborhood, Little Sisters of the Poor operates as a 50-bed Catholic nonprofit nursing facility licensed in April 2025. The Medicaid-focused community (97% of census) serves 32 residents with an average stay of six months. Administrator Linda Deardeuff leads a mission-oriented operation. The location ranks very walkable (Walk Score 74, ranked 36th statewide) and sits 2.7 miles from downtown Louisville.
Residents access memory care, respite services, volunteer programming, pastoral care, and a complimentary Senior Day Center.
Staffing intensity defines the operation. Little Sisters invests 97.7% of revenue into payroll, the second-highest proportion in Kentucky, fielding 125 personnel (56 employees, 69 contractors) for 32 residents. The staff-to-resident ratio of 3.91:1 exceeds the state average by 127%. Total nursing hours clock in at 6h 31m daily per resident, ranking 5th statewide and 89% above Kentucky’s median.
The CMS staffing rating reflects this commitment at 4 stars; the overall rating lands at 3 stars.
Inspection data reveals rapid-scale challenges. January’s renewal survey found zero deficiencies when the facility held 8 residents. Four months later, following expansion to 32 residents, a May 2025 re-inspection identified four moderate-severity deficiencies: failed discharge notifications (1 of 1 resident sampled), expired medications in 3 of 6 medication carts, lapsed expiration-date checks before administration, and gaps in infection prevention protocols (hand hygiene, food service).
No critical or serious citations exist in the record. Zero fines, payment denials, or substantiated complaints appear over three years.
Quality outcomes split markedly. Walking ability decline (33.5%) and functional decline (28.8) run 71 and 52% worse than state benchmarks, respectively; antipsychotic use runs 27% higher. Pressure ulcers (3.0%, 48% better), weight loss (3.4%, 50% better), and depressive symptoms (9.4%, 34% better) outperform state averages. Vaccine coverage, influenza 100%, pneumococcal 93%, aligns with state norms.
The facility is brand-new, mission-driven, and heavily staffed.
The May deficiencies coincided with rapid census growth from 8 to 32 residents in four months, suggesting operational scaling challenges in medication management and infection control rather than baseline capacity issues.
Little Sisters of the Poor is administered 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KY Average | vs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky nursing home (4 vs. KY avg 6).↓ 33% better |
Kentucky 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.
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
5,298 contractor hours this quarter
| 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.
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)
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 Little Sisters of the Poor from 2013–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (75% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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KY AVG
82
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3.44
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3.75
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#74 / 189 | +46% | -8% | $0
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$65.4k
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#1 / 195 | 5
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KY AVG
13.5
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#19 / 191 | 2.5
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2.5
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4.4
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47
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47
KY AVG
41
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#183 / 423 | Lauren Powers | $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#51 / 192 | $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#46 / 192 | 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#83 / 192 | 185466 | ||||
| The Springs at Stony Brook | NH ADC AL IL MC SNF | Louisville | 106
Facility
106
KY AVG
82
Rank
#79 / 341 | - | - | 3.30
Facility
3.30
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#91 / 189 | -27% | -12% | $0
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$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
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#1 / 195 | 3
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3
KY AVG
13.5
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#6 / 191 | 3.0
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3.0
KY AVG
4.4
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#47 / 191 | - | 66 | - |
28
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28
KY AVG
41
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#292 / 423 | Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC | $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
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#71 / 192 | $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#44 / 192 | 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#45 / 192 | 185485 | ||||
| Wesley Manor | NH AL IL MC SNF | Louisville (Highview) | 107
Facility
107
KY AVG
82
Rank
#78 / 341 | - | - | 3.60
Facility
3.60
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#52 / 189 | +20% | -4% | $0
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$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
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#1 / 195 | 6
Facility
6
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#28 / 191 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
KY AVG
4.4
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#47 / 191 | - | 58 | A+ |
2
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2
KY AVG
41
Rank
#401 / 423 | Mark Stephens | $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#72 / 192 | $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#39 / 192 | 64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
64.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#23 / 192 | 185136 | ||||
| The Willows at Springhurst | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Louisville | 62
Facility
62
KY AVG
82
Rank
#218 / 341 | - | - | 3.32
Facility
3.32
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#91 / 189 | -24% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 195 | 17
Facility
17
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#132 / 191 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#144 / 191 | - | 48 | A+ |
34
Facility
34
KY AVG
41
Rank
#261 / 423 | Carla Sieckert | $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#41 / 192 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#26 / 192 | 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#43 / 192 | 185305 | ||||
| Little Sisters of the Poor | NH AL | Louisville (Audubon) | 50
Facility
50
KY AVG
82
Rank
#258 / 341 |
64.0%
Facility
64.0%
KY AVG
84.3
Rank
#152 / 168 | -24% | 6.52
Facility
6.52
KY AVG
3.75
Rank
#4 / 189 | +49% | +74% | $0
Facility
$0
KY AVG
$65.4k
Rank
#1 / 195 | 10
Facility
10
KY AVG
13.5
Rank
#77 / 191 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
KY AVG
4.4
Rank
#63 / 191 | - | 32 | - |
74
Facility
74
KY AVG
41
Rank
#36 / 423 | Claire Mccanless | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#180 / 192 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
$4.0M
Rank
#85 / 192 | 107.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
107.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG
40.7%
Rank
#2 / 192 | 185260 |
Little Sisters of the Poor is located in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky.
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Little Sisters of the Poor is in the Audubon neighborhood of LOUISVILLE.
Little Sisters of the Poor is legally operated by Home For The Aged Little Sisters Of The Poor, Inc, and administered by Linda Deardeuff.
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.
Little Sisters of the Poor's occupancy is 64%.
Little Sisters of the Poor has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Little Sisters of the Poor has a no-pet policy.
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