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Best Nursing Homes in Louisville, KY

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 30 homes in Louisville, KY

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Kentucky Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.

24 facilities compared · CMS & KY Dept. of Health data

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Vitality Living Springdale
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Louisville
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 101
Rank #176 / 341
77.2%
Facility 77.2%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #155 / 200
-5%
7.65
Facility 7.65
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #3 / 184
+8%+104%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #3 / 186
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
47A+
25
Facility 25
KY AVG 44
Rank #316 / 424
Catherine Mueller
$10.0M
Facility $10.0M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #107 / 188
$6.5M
Facility $6.5M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #48 / 188
65.2%
Facility 65.2%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #8 / 188
185276
Brookdale Stonestreet
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Prairie Village)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 101
Rank #211 / 341
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #95 / 200
+7%
3.24
Facility 3.24
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #111 / 184
+4%-14%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #29 / 186
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #46 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
80A+
7
Facility 7
KY AVG 44
Rank #383 / 424
John Foote
$14.0M
Facility $14.0M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #44 / 188
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #44 / 188
47%
Facility 47%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #83 / 188
185462
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Lamborne Boulevard)
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 101
Rank #40 / 341
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #78 / 200
+9%
3.62
Facility 3.62
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #52 / 184
-50%-3%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #77 / 186
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #64 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
112-
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 44
Rank #359 / 424
Joseph Flatt
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #45 / 188
$8.3M
Facility $8.3M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #21 / 188
60.3%
Facility 60.3%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #22 / 188
185288
The Willows at Springhurst
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 101
Rank #204 / 341
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #114 / 200
+3%
3.32
Facility 3.32
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #90 / 184
-24%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #131 / 186
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #143 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
49A+
34
Facility 34
KY AVG 44
Rank #262 / 424
Carla Sieckert
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #39 / 188
$8.3M
Facility $8.3M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #22 / 188
57%
Facility 57%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #40 / 188
185305
Signature HealthCARE at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville
110
Facility 110
KY AVG 101
Rank #70 / 341
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #67 / 200
+11%
3.29
Facility 3.29
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #90 / 184
+22%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
11
Facility 11
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #87 / 186
3.7
Facility 3.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #80 / 186
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 1.7
96-
38
Facility 38
KY AVG 44
Rank #231 / 424
LP Louisville Quinn Drive, LLC
$12.0M
Facility $12.0M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #71 / 188
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #75 / 188
42.4%
Facility 42.4%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #108 / 188
185311
Westport Place Health Campus
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 101
Rank #327 / 341
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #1 / 200
+23%
3.44
Facility 3.44
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #74 / 184
+46%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #20 / 186
2.5
Facility 2.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #30 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
57-
47
Facility 47
KY AVG 44
Rank #183 / 424
Lauren Powers
$13.7M
Facility $13.7M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #48 / 188
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #43 / 188
48.2%
Facility 48.2%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #80 / 188
185466
Treyton Oak Towers
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Old Louisville)
113
Facility 113
KY AVG 101
Rank #67 / 341
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #144 / 200
-3%
3.97
Facility 3.97
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #33 / 184
-50%+6%
$16.7k
Facility $16.7k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #155 / 190
22
Facility 22
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #156 / 186
5.5
Facility 5.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #141 / 186
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 1.7
47-
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 44
Rank #3 / 424
Susan Barnett
$16.5M
Facility $16.5M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #27 / 188
$9.2M
Facility $9.2M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #11 / 188
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #46 / 188
185175
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Highlands Douglass)
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 101
Rank #83 / 341
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #174 / 200
-12%
3.36
Facility 3.36
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #74 / 184
+11%-10%
$12.1k
Facility $12.1k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #147 / 190
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #181 / 186
11.7
Facility 11.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #185 / 186
5
Facility 5
KY AVG 1.7
93A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 44
Rank #170 / 424
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, LLC
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #83 / 188
$6.2M
Facility $6.2M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #52 / 188
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #49 / 188
185237
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Auburndale)
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 101
Rank #96 / 341
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #42 / 200
+14%
3.75
Facility 3.75
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #38 / 184
+47%0%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
13
Facility 13
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #103 / 186
4.3
Facility 4.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #101 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
93-
57
Facility 57
KY AVG 44
Rank #112 / 424
Tyra Little
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #80 / 188
$4.6M
Facility $4.6M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #97 / 188
39.6%
Facility 39.6%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #130 / 188
185335
Christian Health Center of Louisville
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Old Louisville)
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 101
Rank #48 / 341
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #172 / 200
-12%
3.45
Facility 3.45
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #74 / 184
-73%-8%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #125 / 186
3.2
Facility 3.2
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #63 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
104-
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 44
Rank #7 / 424
-
$12.9M
Facility $12.9M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #57 / 188
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #24 / 188
63.5%
Facility 63.5%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #12 / 188
185029
Wesley Manor
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Louisville (Highview)
107
Facility 107
KY AVG 101
Rank #78 / 341
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #126 / 200
+1%
3.60
Facility 3.60
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #52 / 184
+20%-4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
6
Facility 6
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #29 / 186
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #46 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
63A+
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 44
Rank #402 / 424
Mark Stephens
$12.1M
Facility $12.1M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #68 / 188
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #35 / 188
60.5%
Facility 60.5%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #21 / 188
185136
The Springs at Stony Brook
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Louisville
106
Facility 106
KY AVG 101
Rank #79 / 341
72.4%
Facility 72.4%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #170 / 200
-11%
3.30
Facility 3.30
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #90 / 184
-27%-12%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #7 / 186
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #46 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
65-
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 44
Rank #293 / 424
Hurstbourne Healthcare, LLC
$12.3M
Facility $12.3M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #67 / 188
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #40 / 188
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #42 / 188
185485
Nazareth Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Newburg Road)
168
Facility 168
KY AVG 101
Rank #16 / 341
93.4%
Facility 93.4%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #39 / 200
+15%
5.05
Facility 5.05
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #13 / 184
+5%+35%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
-
Facility -
KY AVG 13.5
-
Facility -
KY AVG 4.4
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
108-
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 44
Rank #170 / 424
Joseph Brosky
$25.3M
Facility $25.3M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #6 / 188
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #2 / 188
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #48 / 188
185138
Nazareth Home Clifton
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville (Clifton Heights)
144
Facility 144
KY AVG 101
Rank #28 / 341
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #179 / 200
-14%
4.23
Facility 4.23
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #24 / 184
+1%+13%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #131 / 186
5.7
Facility 5.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #143 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
105A+
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 44
Rank #245 / 424
Greg Cobb
$17.0M
Facility $17.0M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #23 / 188
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #25 / 188
47%
Facility 47%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #83 / 188
185442
Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Louisville
100
Facility 100
KY AVG 101
Rank #96 / 341
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
KY AVG 81.3%
Rank #75 / 200
+9%
3.60
Facility 3.60
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #52 / 184
+53%-4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 190
14
Facility 14
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #110 / 186
4.7
Facility 4.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #116 / 186
-
Facility -
KY AVG 1.7
91-
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 44
Rank #126 / 424
Robert Cooper
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
KY AVG $10.5M
Rank #81 / 188
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
KY AVG $4.0M
Rank #103 / 188
38.5%
Facility 38.5%
KY AVG 40.7%
Rank #140 / 188
185169
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Overview of Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab and We
Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Place is Louisville’s premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. It offers all private accommodations and baths with the elegance of a fine hotel. The facility provides a peaceful, healing environment with privacy and dignity for guests recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab and We
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT JEFFERSON MANOR REHAB & WELLNESS is located in Louisville’s east end. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, providing both private and semi-private accommodations. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid-certified, ensuring extensive rehabilitation services and long-term care.

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Westminster Terrace

2116 Buechel Bank Road, Louisville, KY 40218
Overview of Westminster Terrace
Westminster Terrace is a senior living community located in Westminster, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and short-term stay options, providing personalized care in a warm, home-like environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities and engaging activities designed to enhance their well-being.

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Overview of Nazareth Home Clifton
Nazareth Home Clifton is a senior living community located in Louisville, Kentucky. It offers a range of services including personal care, memory care, long-term care, recovery to home, and independent living. The community is dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centered care to its residents.

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Overview of Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation provides compassionate skilled nursing care. It is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice care. The facility is equipped to support residents with various healthcare needs.

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Overview of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing and rehabilitation center located in Louisville, Kentucky. The facility is dedicated to the well-being of each resident, fostering rehabilitation and overall wellness through quality care and a family-focused approach. It offers a comforting environment that feels like home.

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Valhalla Post Acute

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
Overview of Valhalla Post Acute
Valhalla Post Acute is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Louisville, Kentucky. It provides long and short-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care in a safe and welcoming space. The facility offers many private rooms, a talented staff, and state-of-the-art equipment and practices.

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Overview of Louisville East Post Acute
Louisville East Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located in Louisville, Kentucky. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized care for brain injuries and Alzheimer's. The facility is committed to providing compassionate care and has been serving the community for over 45 years.

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Home of the Innocents

1100 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206
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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Overview of Masonic Homes Kentucky

Masonic Homes Kentucky is a home care service provider at 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky 40207, offering personal care, companion care, and live-in support for seniors who wish to remain in their own homes. Operated by Masonic Homes Kentucky, a nonprofit with 150 years of organizational history, the service is not currently CMS-certified by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Office of Inspector General, which means families need to verify Medicare and Medicaid coverage separately.

The home care division operates under the FirstLight Home Care brand and provides nonmedical assistance with daily activities, medication reminders, housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship. Caregivers are direct employees of Masonic Homes, not independent contractors. Service can be arranged hourly or on a live-in basis, with flexibility to match individual needs and care intensity. The company also operates a much larger continuum of care campus on 82 acres, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, dialysis treatment, and an on-site medical clinic. This integration means home care clients who need escalating levels of care may have priority access to other Masonic services on the same campus, though families should verify terms directly.

The location has a Walk Score of 72 (very walkable), with shopping, dining, and cultural activities within walking distance and close proximity to healthcare resources including University of Louisville Medical Center. One documented family account on record reveals substantive concerns about operational quality and financial transparency. A family member reported that a mother who lived in Mira Lea (a Masonic residential community) from 2013 to 2023 experienced marked food quality decline after 2018, and after the resident’s death, an apartment purchase agreement was never resolved despite three years of contact attempts, legal involvement, and requests for escalation. The reviewer stated the facility’s “Contract of Care” structure provided no recourse and expressed frustration with the organization’s response to the complaint. This documented experience directly raises questions about contract clarity, post-care financial obligations, and the company’s willingness to address family concerns.

Masonic Homes Kentucky accepts application through Kentucky Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver, Kentucky Homecare Program, and veteran benefits programs (VA Aid and Attendance).

Families should ask directly about contract terms, financial arrangements, dispute resolution processes, and how concerns are escalated before enrollment.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating

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%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Louisville, KY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Kentucky?

Assisted living in Kentucky is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Kentucky Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Kentucky Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 30 nursing homes in Louisville, KY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Louisville, KY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Louisville, KY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Louisville, KY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.