Total health inspections
3
Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Home of the Innocents
Nursing Home
Home of the Innocents
Nursing Home
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.
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
76
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
96.2%
Residents per day (avg)
72
Occupancy rate
96.2%
Residents per day (avg)
72
76-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)
License Date
June 1, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
100493
CMS Certification Number:
185154
County:
JEFFERSON
Accreditations:
Andrus Sanctuary Institute certification, Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity, Council on Accreditation COA Accredited, Face It: A Movement to End Child Abuse, GuideStar by Candid, Kosair for Kids, WHAS Crusade for Children
Ownership & operating entity
Home of the Innocents is administrated by APRIL RADDISH.
Owner name:
THE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS, INC.
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Mental & Behavioral Health, Foster Care, Parent Education, Custody Exchanges, Pool, Pharmacy, Pediatric Complex Care, Residential Treatment
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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, LLC
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$5,544,460.00
48.8%
92.50
3.3580
1
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-8%
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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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83
-
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$12,845,700.00
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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
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+39%-57%+18%
Chestnut Ridge Health & Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 40203
92
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
KY 40204
42
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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%
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3.8 miles from city center
LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
181
Total Staff
181
Employees
0
Contractors
23,463
Total Hours (Quarter)
89
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 26 | 9.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 8.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
124 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
16 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
21 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
1.6hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 8,746 | 30 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 0 | 39 | 4,555 | 30 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 3,124 | 30 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 21 | 0 | 21 | 2,436 | 30 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,188 | 28 | 93% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 455 | 22 | 73% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 328 | 26 | 87% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 300 | 20 | 67% | 8.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 287 | 23 | 77% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 257 | 22 | 73% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 255 | 19 | 63% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 238 | 18 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 19 | 63% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 144 | 18 | 60% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 17% | 1.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
10
Citations per inspection
3.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
82% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.6
2 critical citations
0 serious citations
8 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 13, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 13, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 13, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Sep 13, 2025
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
74
Total Residents
Medicaid
73
(98.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
1
(1.4%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
76
Total Specialty Beds
100%
of Bed Capacity
76
Disabled Children / Young Adult Beds ⓘ
100%
Programs & Services
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family 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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.3
21% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.9
37% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 18.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.0%
7% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.3%
22% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 19.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.4%
88% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 20.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
73% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 3.8%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
59% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 5.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.4%
191% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.8%
29% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 6.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 14.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.3%
8% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 15.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 93.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 96.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
78.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
78.1%
7% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$21K
66% lower than Kentucky averageKentucky average: $63K
Number of fines
2
13% fewer fines than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 2.3
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
206% more payment denials than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$21K
Kentucky average
$63K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2023
$11K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2023
$11K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 12, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 12, 2023
77 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
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