Cherokee Park Rehabilitation

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation

2100 Cherokee Rdg Wy, Louisville, KY 40205 View Map

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.36/day Kentucky avg: 3.75/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Kentucky avg: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Kentucky avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Kentucky avg: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Kentucky avg: 2.9/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 104

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 87.1%
Residents per day (avg) 93
Occupancy rate
87.1%
Residents per day (avg)
93

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$11.4M
Operating loss
-$329.3K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$11,390,073.00
Operating loss
$-329,327.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.5M
48.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.2M
Total costs $11.7M
Bed community size
104-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Facility Type
Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)
License Date
February 1, 2025
License Expiration
January 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 100221
CMS Certification Number: 185237
County: JEFFERSON

Ownership & operating entity

Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is legally operated by CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION, LLC, and administrated by MICHAEL.

Type Of Units

NF (Nursing Facility)
104 units
Total beds
104 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Michael Peel, Administrator

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wifi
Solarium
Gardening
Musical Performances
Community Outings
Grand Piano

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Wound Care, Tracheotomy Care, Bariatric Care, Palliative Care
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
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Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION, LLC
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Christian Health Center of Louisville
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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122
No
-
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71.5%
$12,845,700.00
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Home of the Innocents
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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76
No
-
-
-
96.2%
-
-
-
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1/5
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Places of interest near Cherokee Park Rehabilitation

Address 4.5 miles from city center — 1.55 miles to nearest hospital (UofL Health u2013 Peace Hospital)

Address 2100 Cherokee Rdg Wy, Louisville, KY 40205

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
98
Employees
12
Contractors
34,314
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse199.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse159 No
Certified Nursing Assistant439.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
85 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,443 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4304314,37691100%9.5
Registered Nurse190196,28391100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse150154,33491100%9
RN Director of Nursing5051,3837481%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,35791100%6.6
Medication Aide/Technician3031,0598593%7.9
Administrator2029766571%8
Physical Therapy Aide0447366571%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist0226736470%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist4046716369%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0225357077%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014725965%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334606369%7.3
Dietitian1014405560%8
Qualified Social Worker011402022%2

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
Near Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 35
159% above Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 13.5

11.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 35 citations
Complaint investigations 2 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
9% below Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 1.1
Serious Health citations 4
567% above Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 30

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jul 09, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 09, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 09, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 14, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
87 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (4.6%)
Medicaid 76 (87.4%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 13.0
24% worse than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 10.5
Functional decline score 23.5
24% worse than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 18.9
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 23.3%
39% above Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.7%
46% above Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.6%
9% below Kentucky average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.3%
12% below Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%
16% below Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 6.3%
236% above Kentucky average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 12.7%
18% below Kentucky average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.3%
0% above Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.9%
3% above Kentucky average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.6%
31% below Kentucky average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.0%

7% worse than Kentucky average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.5%

76% better than Kentucky average
Influenza Vaccine 83.0%

Near Kentucky average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $12K
This home paid 81% less in fines than the state average.
Kentucky average: $63K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 57% fewer fines than the state average.
Kentucky average: 2.3
Payment Denials 1
This home had 206% more payment denials than the state average.
Kentucky average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 14, 2024
$12K
Payment Denial Jun 14, 2024
20 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based focus.

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Not strictly assessed; need-based.

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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