Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Louisville, KY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 27 nursing homes in Louisville, KY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in KY
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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Kentucky average is: 48.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
Louisville
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 99
Rank #34 / 195
A-
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #88 / 163
+4%
2.67
Facility 2.67
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #174 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -50%-28%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #84 / 194
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #68 / 194
-114-
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 46
Rank #190 / 208
Hanging Rock, Ltc, LLC
$13.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #36 / 186
$7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #36 / 186
54.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 54.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #110 / 186
185288
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
Louisville (Highlands Douglass)
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 99
Rank #72 / 195
D
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #143 / 163
-16%
3.15
Facility 3.15
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #125 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +11%-15%
$12.1k
Facility $12.1k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #148 / 197
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #185 / 194
11.7
Facility 11.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #191 / 194
574A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 46
Rank #99 / 208
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, LLC
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #64 / 186
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #35 / 186
48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 48.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #27 / 186
185237
Valhalla Post Acute ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
162
Facility 162
KY AVG 99
Rank #15 / 195
D
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #117 / 163
-2%
2.76
Facility 2.76
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #166 / 193
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -59%-26%
$18.0k
Facility $18.0k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #167 / 197
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #137 / 194
2.8
Facility 2.8
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #49 / 194
4135-
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 46
Rank #205 / 208
Lake Forest Post Acute, LLC
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #6 / 186
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #7 / 186
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #73 / 186
185455
Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
96
Facility 96
KY AVG 99
Rank #99 / 195
C-
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #68 / 163
+7%
3.04
Facility 3.04
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #144 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +49%-18%
$21.9k
Facility $21.9k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #170 / 197
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #165 / 194
7.7
Facility 7.7
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #175 / 194
488-
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 46
Rank #138 / 208
Cv Louisville Opco I, LLC
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #93 / 186
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #102 / 186
40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #128 / 186
185348
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Louisville
154
Facility 154
KY AVG 99
Rank #17 / 195
?
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #53 / 163
+9%
3.19
Facility 3.19
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #108 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +15%-14%
$17.5k
Facility $17.5k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #166 / 197
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #180 / 194
10.0
Facility 10.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #188 / 194
7143-
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 46
Rank #27 / 208
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #16 / 186
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #23 / 186
42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 42.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #111 / 186
185039
Home of the Innocents ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
76
Facility 76
KY AVG 99
Rank #132 / 195
C+
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #49 / 163
+9%- ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ - ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +29%-
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #84 / 194
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #68 / 194
271-
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 46
Rank #138 / 208
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Little Sisters of the Poor ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
Louisville (Audubon)
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 99
Rank #178 / 195
?
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #148 / 163
-25%
7.01
Facility 7.01
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #2 / 193
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ +49%+88%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #84 / 194
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #68 / 194
-32-
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 46
Rank #21 / 208
Home For The Aged Little Sisters Of The Poor, Inc
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #185 / 186
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #124 / 186
99.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 99.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #2 / 186
185260
Masonic Homes Kentucky ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Crescent Hill)
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 99
Rank #30 / 195
?
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #59 / 163
+9%
5.32
Facility 5.32
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #10 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +11%+43%
$14.9k
Facility $14.9k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #158 / 197
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #98 / 194
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #146 / 194
2126-
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 46
Rank #25 / 208
Harold Armstrong
$25.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $25.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #1 / 186
$13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #3 / 186
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #28 / 186
185388
Christian Health Center of Louisville ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 99
Rank #41 / 195
C+
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #128 / 163
-6%
3.26
Facility 3.26
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #85 / 193
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -73%-12%
$6.4k
Facility $6.4k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #135 / 197
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #131 / 194
3.2
Facility 3.2
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #67 / 194
-98-
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 46
Rank #3 / 208
-
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #96 / 186
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #67 / 186
46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #38 / 186
185029
Treyton Oak Towers ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
113
Facility 113
KY AVG 99
Rank #57 / 195
?--
3.84
Facility 3.84
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #39 / 193
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -50%+3%
$16.7k
Facility $16.7k
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #164 / 197
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #175 / 194
7.0
Facility 7.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #164 / 194
452-
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 46
Rank #1 / 208
Third And Oak Corporation
$15.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #27 / 186
$8.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #12 / 186
54.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 54.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #18 / 186
185175

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Overview of Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s unwavering commitment to a heartfelt approach in providing support and healing makes it a trusted and genuine choice for those seeking exceptional care in Louisville, Florida. The center collaborates with local universities and community-based epidemiology clinical experts to ensure the highest standards of safety and infection control, putting residents’ well-being at the forefront.
Its abundant windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors. State-of-the-art gym equipment also provides residents with opportunities for physical therapy and wellness, helping them on their journey to recovery. Spacious lounge and activity areas are designed for socializing and connecting with others, while reliable Wi-Fi and telephone services keep residents connected with their loved ones. The center’s commitment to cleanliness and comfort is evident through its meticulous housekeeping and laundry services. Their on-site salon and nail services add an extra touch of care and pampering. In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, residents are not just patients, but valued individuals with unique stories to tell.

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Overview of Cherokee Park Rehabilitation

Embraced by the beauty of Louisville, Cherokee Park Rehabilitation spans 12 acres of pristine woodlands. This facility holds a wealth of heritage dating back to 1949. The exquisite upscale details of the furnished interiors and the light-filled and airy rooms create a therapeutic ambiance. The staff at Cherokee Park Rehabilitation are highly skilled and compassionate individuals driven by a genuine commitment to exceptional care. From specialized therapies to wound care, tracheotomy care to bariatric care, and even palliative care, the needs of each resident are met with expertise, ensuring a personalized approach to healing.
At Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, healing goes beyond just physical recovery. Engaging activities such as gardening outings and social gatherings are woven into the fabric of daily life, bringing joy to the hearts of the residents. The home also understands the significance of staying connected in today’s digital world. With modern amenities such as WiFi, a solarium, a grand piano, and TV, residents can stay in touch with their loved ones and enjoy the comforts of home with newfound connections.

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Valhalla Post Acute

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
Overview of Valhalla Post Acute

In Louisville, KY, the license at Valhalla Post Acute names nursing home care, palliative care, respite care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Nursing coverage here is continuous, the one thing on that list with no off period. Hospice is aimed at comfort close to the end.

Palliative care does the same work of comfort and symptom control while a serious illness is still being treated. Respite care takes a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The home holds 162 beds, which suits a family needing temporary cover as much as a resident in short-term rehabilitation. A resident here receives 2 hours and 46 minutes of nursing daily.

Outpatient Therapy and Short-Term Rehab keep the therapy work inside the building. Complex Wound Care, Behavioral Health, and Diabetes Care are named beside them, along with palliative care and hospice.

Medicaid can carry a long stay once personal savings run short. Medicare covers only the skilled care that follows a hospital admission. Private pay puts the bill on the household. Lake Forest Post Acute operates the home, with Andrew Bullock as administrator.

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Overview of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation

Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing support, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Secured units within the memory care department assist residents experiencing cognitive decline or wandering tendencies. Temporary respite admissions provide coverage when primary family caregivers require time off for travel or recovery.

Cv Louisville Opco I operates the 96-bed center under administrator Bridgette Beason. Nursing department records show an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes of direct daily care provided per resident. In-house rehabilitation services deliver physical and occupational therapy directly on site.

Located in an area with a 36 walk score, the campus sits in a car-dependent neighborhood where routine errands require vehicle transport. Payment methods include Medicare for short-term stays, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families searching for multi-level care options or specialized memory support can connect with Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation to verify unit openings, go over payment details, or arrange a personal tour.

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Overview of Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation

Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation in Louisville, Kentucky, provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 154 beds. Short term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy support residents recovering from illness, injury, or a hospital stay, including people who need therapy before returning home or moving to their next care setting. Outpatient Therapy is a named program at the community.

Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for a family seeking nursing care alongside memory care, hospice care, rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Ken Bogard serves as administrator.

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Home of the Innocents

1100 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206

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Overview of Home of the Innocents

Home of the Innocents in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serves the region by offering nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Respite stays offer temporary support when a primary caregiver takes time away. Beyond traditional nursing services, the campus hosts mental and behavioral health programs, foster care assistance, parent education, custody exchange support, pediatric complex care, and residential treatment.

Founded in 1880, the 76-bed community operates under the guidance of administrator April Raddish. Total nurse staffing averages 9 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day across the building.

Prospective representatives seeking specialized nursing or short-term relief care can contact Home of the Innocents directly to evaluate program details, discuss current openings, and review enrollment steps.

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Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor

On one license in Louisville, KY, Little Sisters of the Poor covers nursing home care and assisted living. The nursing home level is for a resident whose need for nursing does not let up. Assisted living is the lighter version, taking on medication management, dressing, and bathing.

Fifty beds makes the home a small one, and staff and residents have the chance to become familiar. A resident’s day here holds 7 hours and 1 minute of nursing. Both levels are licensed at the one address, so a change in what somebody needs is not a change of community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds are each usable, and which one applies turns on eligibility and on what a family has. Linda Deardeuff administers the home for the Home for the Aged Little Sisters of the Poor, Inc. The Audubon neighborhood rates very walkable at 74, so errands are within walking distance.

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Overview of Masonic Homes Kentucky

Masonic Homes Kentucky is a 136-bed nursing home in Louisville, tucked into a very walkable pocket of the city. Walk Score puts it at 72, so a lot of daily errands are doable on foot. University of Louisville Medical Center sits close by too, which matters when extra healthcare access comes up.

Occupancy runs around 71.5%, and the average stay lands at 84 days. That number tells its own story: this is a place built for both short recovery stays and longer-term nursing care, not just one or the other. Someone bouncing back from surgery and someone settling in for months could both be down the same hallway.

Nursing hours land at about 5 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, split across RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides. Rehab services run alongside that daily care, which matters most for residents working to rebuild strength or mobility after a hospital stay, an injury, or surgery.

Paying for care has a few routes here: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, so families are not boxed into one option.

The facts point toward a facility built for range; there is enough daily nursing support and rehab access to serve someone who needs a short recovery window, and enough structure to support someone settling in for a longer stay. Either way, the staffing and rehab combination gives residents a real shot at recovery or steady, ongoing care.

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Overview of Christian Health Center of Louisville

Christian Health Center of Louisville offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, in the Old Louisville neighborhood. The community has 122 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time assigned to each resident, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Treyton Oak Towers

Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY’s Old Louisville neighborhood, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing on a single campus. Operating since 1984 under Third And Oak, the community provides independent living quarters alongside shared services, while assisted living helps with personal daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and managing medication routines. Secured memory care delivers specialized supervision for residents living with cognitive impairments, and skilled nursing supplies continuous licensed clinical care.

Housing 113 beds, the property features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans that allow couples to move together or enable single residents to transition between care levels as health needs evolve. Clinical staff deliver an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident each day. Campus amenities include a swimming pool, beauty salon, physical rehabilitation services, wellness programming, and spiritual services.

Financial coverage accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Featuring an 85 walk score, the neighborhood is highly walkable, enabling non-driving residents to manage most everyday errands on foot independently.

Prospective residents seeking multi-level senior living or long-term nursing care can contact Treyton Oak Towers to inquire about apartment layouts or schedule an in-person tour.

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these nursing homes.

Louisville Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $4,628,645.11 (Kentucky avg: $3,629,790.00)
  • Avg home costs: $7,142,341.31 (Kentucky avg: $5,936,789.37)
  • Avg occupancy: 83.47% (Kentucky avg: 84.96%)
  • Avg bed count: 119 (Kentucky avg: 103)
  • Avg home revenue: $13,082,039.22 (Kentucky avg: $9,966,700.49)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • WESTPORT PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS: 90.32% occupancy, 88 beds, $11,161,990.00 home revenue, $3,964,944.00 payroll costs, $4,159,150.00 home costs.
  • FOREST SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS: 88.97% occupancy, 95 beds, $12,407,478.00 home revenue, $4,226,548.00 payroll costs, $5,091,857.00 home costs.
  • CLIFTON OAKS CARE AND REHAB CENTER: 72.64% occupancy, 110 beds, $11,072,133.00 home revenue, $4,393,039.00 payroll costs, $6,903,796.00 home costs.
  • THE WILLOWS AT SPRINGHURST: 53.78% occupancy, 106 beds, $12,517,618.00 home revenue, $5,349,844.00 payroll costs, $9,997,847.00 home costs.
  • 4044 SUMMERFIELD REHAB & WELLNESS CE: 57.82% occupancy, 165 beds, $10,042,788.00 home revenue, $3,487,864.00 payroll costs, $6,224,195.00 home costs.
  • 4043 ROCKFORD REHAB & WELLNESS CENTE: 88.45% occupancy, 110 beds, $10,284,892.00 home revenue, $3,536,092.00 payroll costs, $4,786,603.00 home costs.
  • HIGHLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION: 94.74% occupancy, 154 beds, $15,276,587.00 home revenue, $3,988,844.00 payroll costs, $11,191,171.00 home costs.
  • CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER - LOUISVILLE: 69.59% occupancy, 122 beds, $14,721,757.00 home revenue, $4,218,363.00 payroll costs, $8,721,892.00 home costs.
  • SENECA PLACE: 102.62% occupancy, 122 beds, $12,512,533.00 home revenue, $4,167,005.00 payroll costs, $7,227,781.00 home costs.
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MetricLouisvilleKentucky
Avg payroll costs$4,628,645.11$3,629,790.00
Avg home costs$7,142,341.31$5,936,789.37
Avg occupancy83.47%84.96%
Avg bed count119103
Avg home revenue$13,082,039.22$9,966,700.49
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
WESTPORT PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS90.32%88$11,161,990.00$3,964,944.00$4,159,150.0035.57%6.51%57.92%
FOREST SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS88.97%95$12,407,478.00$4,226,548.00$5,091,857.0027.68%9.28%63.04%
CLIFTON OAKS CARE AND REHAB CENTER72.64%110$11,072,133.00$4,393,039.00$6,903,796.008.05%84.25%7.70%
THE WILLOWS AT SPRINGHURST53.78%106$12,517,618.00$5,349,844.00$9,997,847.0012.06%21.22%66.72%
4044 SUMMERFIELD REHAB & WELLNESS CE57.82%165$10,042,788.00$3,487,864.00$6,224,195.008.19%76.50%15.31%
4043 ROCKFORD REHAB & WELLNESS CENTE88.45%110$10,284,892.00$3,536,092.00$4,786,603.004.49%85.23%10.28%
HIGHLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION94.74%154$15,276,587.00$3,988,844.00$11,191,171.005.08%83.94%10.98%
CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER - LOUISVILLE69.59%122$14,721,757.00$4,218,363.00$8,721,892.007.44%82.64%9.92%
SENECA PLACE102.62%122$12,512,533.00$4,167,005.00$7,227,781.009.38%76.09%14.53%

Nursing Homes in Louisville at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisville, KY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisville, KY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisville, KY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5