Page 3 of Best Nursing Homes in Louisville, KY

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services (CHFS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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.
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.
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 do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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: 48.9% 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.
Little Sisters of the Poor
NH
AL
Louisville (Audubon)
50
Facility 50
KY AVG 100
Rank #178 / 195
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #144 / 159
-24%
7.01
Facility 7.01
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #1 / 195
- +49%+87%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #76 / 195
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #62 / 195
-32-
74
Facility 74
KY AVG 46
Rank #21 / 207
Home For The Aged Little Sisters Of The Poor, Inc
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #187 / 188
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #126 / 188
107.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 107.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #2 / 188
185260
Masonic Homes Kentucky
NH
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Crescent Hill)
136
Facility 136
KY AVG 100
Rank #32 / 195
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #54 / 159
+9%
5.32
Facility 5.32
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #9 / 195
- +11%+42%
$14.9k
Facility $14.9k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #160 / 199
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #148 / 195
6.0
Facility 6.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #154 / 195
2126-
72
Facility 72
KY AVG 46
Rank #25 / 207
Harold Armstrong
$23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #1 / 188
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #3 / 188
58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #29 / 188
185388
Valhalla Post Acute
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Louisville
162
Facility 162
KY AVG 100
Rank #16 / 195
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #113 / 159
-1%
2.76
Facility 2.76
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #168 / 195
D -59%-26%
$18.0k
Facility $18.0k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #168 / 199
17
Facility 17
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #157 / 195
2.8
Facility 2.8
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #74 / 195
4135-
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 46
Rank #204 / 207
Lake Forest Post Acute, LLC
$19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #7 / 188
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #8 / 188
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #74 / 188
185455
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
NH
PC
Louisville (Highlands Douglass)
104
Facility 104
KY AVG 100
Rank #74 / 195
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #140 / 159
-16%
3.15
Facility 3.15
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
D +11%-16%
$12.1k
Facility $12.1k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #149 / 199
35
Facility 35
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #188 / 195
11.7
Facility 11.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #192 / 195
574A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 46
Rank #99 / 207
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, LLC
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #66 / 188
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #37 / 188
58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #28 / 188
185237
Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
96
Facility 96
KY AVG 100
Rank #101 / 195
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #63 / 159
+8%
3.04
Facility 3.04
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #145 / 195
C- +49%-19%
$21.9k
Facility $21.9k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #171 / 199
23
Facility 23
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #175 / 195
7.7
Facility 7.7
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #165 / 195
488-
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 46
Rank #138 / 207
Cv Louisville Opco I, LLC
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #95 / 188
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #104 / 188
44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #130 / 188
185348
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
Louisville
128
Facility 128
KY AVG 100
Rank #36 / 195
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #82 / 159
+5%
2.67
Facility 2.67
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #176 / 195
A- -50%-29%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #76 / 195
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #62 / 195
-114-
12
Facility 12
KY AVG 46
Rank #189 / 207
Hanging Rock, Ltc, LLC
$13.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #38 / 188
$6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #38 / 188
45.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #112 / 188
185288
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Louisville
154
Facility 154
KY AVG 100
Rank #18 / 195
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #48 / 159
+10%
3.19
Facility 3.19
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #109 / 195
F +15%-15%
$17.5k
Facility $17.5k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #167 / 199
30
Facility 30
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #181 / 195
10.0
Facility 10.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #189 / 195
7143-
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 46
Rank #27 / 207
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #17 / 188
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #24 / 188
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #113 / 188
185039
Home of the Innocents
NH
RC
SNF
Louisville (Clifton Heights)
76
Facility 76
KY AVG 100
Rank #133 / 195
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #44 / 159
+10%-D+ - +29%-
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
10
Facility 10
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #76 / 195
3.3
Facility 3.3
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #62 / 195
271-
36
Facility 36
KY AVG 46
Rank #138 / 207
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Christian Health Center of Louisville
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
122
Facility 122
KY AVG 100
Rank #43 / 195
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
KY AVG 84.5%
Rank #124 / 159
-5%
3.26
Facility 3.26
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #86 / 195
B- -73%-13%
$6.4k
Facility $6.4k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 199
16
Facility 16
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #125 / 195
3.2
Facility 3.2
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #61 / 195
-98-
83
Facility 83
KY AVG 46
Rank #3 / 207
-
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #98 / 188
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #69 / 188
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #39 / 188
185029
Treyton Oak Towers
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Louisville (Old Louisville)
113
Facility 113
KY AVG 100
Rank #59 / 195
--
3.84
Facility 3.84
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #38 / 195
- -50%+2%
$16.7k
Facility $16.7k
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #165 / 199
28
Facility 28
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #159 / 195
7.0
Facility 7.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #141 / 195
452-
85
Facility 85
KY AVG 46
Rank #1 / 207
Third And Oak Corporation
$13.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $9.9M
Rank #28 / 188
$8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG $4.9M
Rank #13 / 188
60.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #19 / 188
185175

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other KY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 27 analyzed for Louisville. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Nazareth Home

Nazareth Home is tucked away at 2000 Newburg Road in Louisville. It’s a 168-bed nursing home and assisted living community that’s been around since 1976. One big plus is that UofL Health Peace Hospital is practically right next door; only 0.16 miles away, which is a huge relief when you’re dealing with post-acute discharge stuff. The neighborhood’s got a Walk Score of 49, so you’ll definitely need a car to get around.

Right now, they have about 104 residents, filling up 62% of the facility. The average stay is about 84 days. When you look at that alongside all their therapy options from physical, occupational, speech, to respiratory, it’s pretty obvious this place is set up to handle short-term recovery, even though they do have long-term residents too.

The nursing care here is solid. Residents get about 5 hours and 3 minutes of attention every day, divided between nurse aides, RNs, and LPN/LVNs. It’s cool that they run their own state-approved Nurse Aide Training program on-site, and they have pastoral care if that’s your thing. They’ve got some nice perks, too, like a hair salon, resident iPads, and full-service dining.

They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you’re a family trying to figure out where to go for post-acute care near central Louisville, the data really points to Nazareth Home as a smart choice for short-term rehab, mostly because of the strong staffing, therapy access, and how close they are to the hospital.

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Overview of Hazelwood Center

Hazelwood Center provides nursing care in Louisville, KY, including the Beechmont neighborhood. Nursing care is paired with around-the-clock staffing, so residents have care support available at any hour. Because the center supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it may be a good fit for someone with those support needs who requires ongoing nursing care.

Hazelwood Center opened in 1907 and has 201 beds, accommodating a larger resident population with staffing and programming organized at that scale. A doctor is on staff, and residents can receive specialty medical services through the on-site Specialty Medical Clinic. The center is operated by Commonwealth Of Kentucky, with Kelly Mangum serving as administrator.

Therapy Services include physical, occupational, speech and language, and aquatic therapy, allowing residents to receive these services at the center; the therapeutic pool supports aquatic therapy. Programs also include Developmental Medicine, Developmental Dentistry, Behavioral Health, Spasticity Services, Nutrition, and Getting Started. Meals are prepared on site under a food service manager, with menus developed by a Registered Dietitian around individual nutritional needs, including medical diets for diabetes, heart disease, renal issues, and Phenylketonuria.

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Overview of Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation

Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice, respite, and skilled nursing care in Louisville, Kentucky. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports people receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. Families seeking short term support or rehabilitation alongside longer term care may find those options relevant.

Rehabilitation services include short term, orthopedic, postsurgical, pulmonary, bariatric, and oncology rehabilitation. These programs are tied to recovery after surgery, orthopedic treatment, or other complex medical needs. The 120 bed community also provides nursing care throughout the day and night. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Shamika Davis serves as administrator, and Parkwood Snf Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Eastern Star Home in Ky

Eastern Star Home in Ky provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Louisville, KY. Nursing home care supports longer-term residence, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medications. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away, while the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Opened in 1977, Eastern Star Home in Ky has 42 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs different levels of support over time, including supervised memory care or nursing services.

Rehabilitation services support residents working on recovery or maintaining function. Beauty salon and barber services allow residents to receive grooming services within the community, while the garden courtyard provides an outdoor area and the chapel supports access to religious services. Regena Stewart serves as the administrator.

In the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 83 / 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by walking.

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Overview of The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community

The Altenheim Senior Health Care Community opened in 1906, which makes it one of the longest-running senior care facilities in Louisville. It sits at 936 Barret Ave in the Germantown neighborhood, a genuinely walkable area with a Walk Score of 85. Kindred Hospital Louisville is 0.28 miles out. The facility covers a wide range of care: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice, and respite, all within one address.

The program structure is organized into four named tracks: Personal Care & Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care, Transitional Care, and Support Services. Rehabilitation services, personal care, hospice, and respite care are available on-site. Mrs. Mary Ann Bond serves as Director of Social Services.

Day-to-day life includes seasonal menus in the dining program, a hair salon, on-site pharmacy services, and housekeeping and laundry. The combination of care levels means residents can move through independent or assisted living, into memory care or transitional care, and ultimately into hospice support without relocating.

The Altenheim is a state-licensed facility and is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. For a community with this breadth of care and more than a century of operating history in a walkable Louisville neighborhood, the picture that emerges is a long-tenured, multi-level community oriented toward aging in place rather than short-stay rehabilitation.

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Overview of Eastway Health & Rehabilitation

Eastway Health & Rehabilitation in Louisville’s Audubon neighborhood provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. With 24-hour staffing, nursing services can be accessible around the clock. Respite care also offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 252 beds, serving a larger resident population with more staff and usually more programming. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical care, pulmonary care, bariatric care, and oncology care. Residents can receive these services where they live rather than arranging transportation elsewhere.

Personalized care plans organize services around each resident’s individual needs.
Christopher Kellogg administers the community under Eastway SNF Operations.

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Overview of Chestnut Ridge Health & Rehabilitation

Chestnut Ridge Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky, offering hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing care in a residential setting. Hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The home is in the Old Louisville neighborhood and has 92 beds. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, orthopedic rehab, postsurgical care, pulmonary care, bariatric care, and oncology care. Residents can receive care directed toward recovery after surgery or orthopedic needs, along with care for pulmonary, bariatric, or oncology needs, within the community. The community may be a good fit for someone recovering after surgery or an orthopedic procedure, or for a family needing a temporary respite stay.

Walking paths, gardens, and courtyards offer places to walk or sit outdoors. A beauty salon and barbershop provide grooming services within the community. Chestnut Snf Operations operates the community, and Sherita Autrey serves as administrator.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • 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
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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

  • 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.
  • 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.
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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
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%
WESTPORT PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS90.32%88$11,161,990.00$3,964,944.00$4,159,150.0035.57%6.51%57.92%
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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 27 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.

Nursing Homes in Louisville at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 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: 2.8/ 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