Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Kentucky
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Kentucky
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Kentucky
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
128
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Occupancy rate
88.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
36% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13.8M
Profit
$377.7K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13,784,582.00
Profit
$377,688.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.4M
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)
License Date
March 1, 2025
License Expiration
February 28, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
100518
CMS Certification Number:
185288
County:
JEFFERSON
Ownership & operating entity
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by HANGING ROCK, LTC, LLC, and administrated by ROBERT.
Type Of Units
NF (Nursing Facility)
128 units
Total beds
128 units
Inspection History
In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.
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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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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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No
-
83
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2/5
1/5
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9.6 miles from city center
9600 Lamborne Blvd, Louisville, KY 40272
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
132
Total Staff
130
Employees
2
Contractors
46,750
Total Hours (Quarter)
63
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
104 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
15 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
273 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 0 | 57 | 19,944 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 6,225 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,811 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,779 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,638 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,380 | 69 | 76% | 8.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,073 | 66 | 73% | 8.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 69 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 976 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 818 | 69 | 76% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 720 | 74 | 81% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 544 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 530 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 524 | 60 | 66% | 8.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 505 | 68 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 216 | 27 | 30% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 8 | 9% | 7.1 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2018 – May 2025)
3
Inspections
10
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.33
Citations/Inspection
May 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
4
40% of total
Quality of Life & Care
3
30% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
10% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
9
Complaint Investigations
4
State Comparison (KY)
Citations
10
Kentucky average: 13.5
Critical Citations
0
Kentucky average: 1.1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0602 | Corrected |
| May 15, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0606 | Corrected |
| May 15, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| May 15, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| May 15, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| May 15, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| May 15, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Feb 14, 2020 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Feb 14, 2020 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Dec 13, 2018 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Hanging Rock, LTC, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
107
Total Residents
Medicare
6
(5.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
88
(82.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
13
(12.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
6.2
Score
41% better than avg
Kentucky avg: 10.5
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
9.6
Score
49% better than avg
Kentucky avg: 18.9
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
11.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.5%
Depressive Symptoms
3.0%
Falls with Major Injury
3.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.8%
Antipsychotic Use
5.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
9.8%
Influenza Vaccine
99.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
7.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
19% better than avg
Kentucky: 83.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.5%
73% better than avg
Kentucky: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
93.8%
12% better than avg
Kentucky: 83.6%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.8%
↓ 2.2% since 2012
Net Income
$377,688
↑ 3.2% since 2012
Total Payroll
$8,307,315
↑ 64.7% since 2012
Profit Margin
2.8%
↓ 27.3% since 2012
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Waiver
Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), homemaker services, home modifications.
Hart-Supported Living Program
KY Hart-Supported Living
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.
- Services: In-home support (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.).
Kentucky Homecare Program
Kentucky Homecare Program
- General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.
- KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (5 days/year), chore services, meal delivery ($7/meal), minor home repairs.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Kentucky Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
- General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
- Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.
- KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.
- Services: Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite, supplies, care costs; counseling, training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Kentucky SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver
Home and Community Based Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
KY Specifics:Rural focus; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), homemaker services, home modifications.
KY Hart-Supported Living
Hart-Supported Living Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- KY Specifics:Competitive grants; limited availability.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (up to 10 hours/week), respite (varies), adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.).
Kentucky Homecare Program
Kentucky Homecare Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based focus.
- KY Specifics:15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (5 days/year), chore services, meal delivery ($7/meal), minor home repairs.
Kentucky Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- KY Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- KY Specifics:15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training, supplies (~$500/year).
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
Kentucky Family Caregiver Program
Requirements:
- General:Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.
- Income Limits (2025):~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.
- Asset Limits:Not strictly assessed; need-based.
- KY Specifics:Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite, supplies, care costs; counseling, training.
Kentucky SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- KY Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- KY Specifics:High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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