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Total Health inspections
3
Near Kentucky average
Kentucky average:
2.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
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
Show admissions and discharges
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.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility 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.
Latest inspection
Date:July 7, 2025
Type:Re Inspection
4 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-34%
-3%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Louisville
128
No
-
12
FLATT, JOSEPH
88.8%
$13,536,971.00
$5,114,992.00
37.8%
111.70
3.6209
-
10
-
-34%-3%+9%
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
+30%
-26%
+16%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 40205
154
No
-
-
HIGHLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION HOLDINGS LLC
94.2%
$16,018,473.00
$6,253,968.00
39%
146.20
2.7634
2
30
7
+30%-26%+16%
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
+67%
-10%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Louisville (Highlands Douglass)
104
No
A+
49
CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION, LLC
87.1%
$11,355,698.00
$5,544,460.00
48.8%
92.50
3.3580
1
35
5
+67%-10%+7%
Christian Health Center of Louisville
-26%
-8%
-12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Louisville (Old Louisville)
122
No
-
83
-
71.5%
$12,845,700.00
$4,162,400.00
32.4%
103.50
3.4489
-
16
-
-26%-8%-12%
Home of the Innocents
+39%
-57%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 40206
76
No
-
-
-
96.2%
-
-
-
72.40
1.6301
2
10
2
+39%-57%+18%
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Louisville
Bed Count:
128
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FLATT, JOSEPH
CCN:
185288
Occupancy:
88.8%
Home Revenue:
$13,536,971.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,114,992.00
Payroll %:
37.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6209
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
10
RN share vs State Avg:
-34%
-34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KY 40205
Bed Count:
154
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HIGHLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
185039
Occupancy:
94.2%
Home Revenue:
$16,018,473.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,253,968.00
Payroll %:
39%
Avg Residents/Day:
146.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7634
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Louisville (Highlands Douglass)
Bed Count:
104
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION, LLC
CCN:
185237
Occupancy:
87.1%
Home Revenue:
$11,355,698.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,544,460.00
Payroll %:
48.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
92.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3580
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+67%
+67%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Christian Health Center of Louisville
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Louisville (Old Louisville)
Bed Count:
122
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
185029
Occupancy:
71.5%
Home Revenue:
$12,845,700.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,162,400.00
Payroll %:
32.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
103.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4489
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Home of the Innocents
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
KY 40206
Bed Count:
76
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
185154
Occupancy:
96.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
72.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
1.6301
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
10
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+39%
+39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-57%
-57%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%Places of interest near Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
9.6 miles from city center — 1.42 miles to nearest hospital (UofL Health u2013 Medical Center Southwest)
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
Total Health citations
10
26% below Kentucky average
Kentucky average:
13.5
3.33 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
9 citations
Complaint investigations
4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Kentucky average
Kentucky average:
1.1
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Kentucky average
Kentucky average:
0.6
Moderate Health citations
10
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 15, 2025
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 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
6.2
41% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average:
10.5
Functional decline score
9.6
49% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average:
18.9
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
11.8%
30% below Kentucky average.
Walking Ability Worsened
9.8%
50% below Kentucky average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
7.3%
64% below Kentucky average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
3.0%
21% below Kentucky average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.9%
50% below Kentucky average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.5%
73% below Kentucky average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
3.0%
79% below Kentucky average.
Antipsychotic Use
5.1%
67% below Kentucky average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.8%
6% above Kentucky average.
Influenza Vaccine
99.1%
3% above Kentucky average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
3.5%
48% below Kentucky average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7%
19% better than Kentucky average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.5%
73% better than Kentucky average
Influenza Vaccine
93.8%
12% better than Kentucky average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.8%
↑ 3.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$377,688
↑ ~$632K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,307,315
↑ ~$287K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.8%
↑ 4.9pp vs 2022
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