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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Sam Swope Care Center is a 268-bed skilled nursing facility located at 240 Masonic Home Drive in Masonic Home, Kentucky. Part of the larger Masonic Homes of Louisville campus in Jefferson County, the nonprofit community accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Total nursing hours are 4 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day, which is 25% above the Kentucky average. RN hours are 43 minutes per day, and weekend RN coverage is 39 minutes—25% above the state average. While the facility holds an above-average quality measures rating, its CMS staffing sub-rating is categorized as 2 stars. Long-stay emergency department visits are 55% better than the state average, though falls with major injury are recorded at 1.5%.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services oversees inspections. Sam Swope Care Center maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 1.0. Records from 2025 show full regulatory compliance in multiple surveys, including an April re-licensure survey and a January complaint investigation. The facility has no recorded payment denials or license issues over the past three years.
The campus features an intergenerational model, including an on-site preschool and daycare. Services encompass skilled nursing, memory care, dialysis, and rehabilitation. Amenities include private rooms, walking paths, and a beauty salon. Residents have access to a care clinic and home care options. Since specific monthly pricing is not provided in public records, families should request a current fee schedule during a facility tour.
Families seeking a large, mission-driven facility with high staffing levels and specialized dialysis services may find this environment appropriate. Those evaluating the center should discuss the quality measures regarding resident falls and Achieving Self-Care goals with the administrator before making a placement decision.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 39m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 22m per day | ▲ 68% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 1m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 2h 26m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 32m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 3h 30m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 7m per day | ▲ 66% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 31m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Kentucky average: 81.3%Sam Swope Care Center is administrated by David Brown.
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.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.06
10% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.87
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.98
55% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 2.19
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.0%
10% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
40% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 13.9%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.5%
88% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.3%
25% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.2%
5% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (58% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
81.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Masonic Home's city center to Sam Swope Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Sam Swope Care Center is located in MASONIC HOME, Kentucky.
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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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KY AVG
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52
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KY AVG
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| Carespring – Barrington of Fort Thomas |
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Fort Thomas | 110
Facility
110
KY AVG
82
Rank
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85.2%
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85.2%
KY AVG
81.3%
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3.16
KY AVG
3.75
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KY AVG
$65.4k
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#1 / 190 | 10
Facility
10
KY AVG
13.5
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#77 / 186 | 3.3
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3.3
KY AVG
4.4
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#64 / 186 | - | 134 | A+ |
48
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48
KY AVG
41
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#176 / 423 | Carespring Health Care Holdings LP | $18.5M
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$18.5M
KY AVG
$10.5M
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#15 / 188 | $8.2M
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$8.2M
KY AVG
$4.0M
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#23 / 188 | 44.4%
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44.4%
KY AVG
40.7%
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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62
KY AVG
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KY AVG
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3.32
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17
KY AVG
13.5
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5.7
KY AVG
4.4
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34
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34
KY AVG
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KY AVG
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164
KY AVG
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KY AVG
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$65.4k
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20
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13.5
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KY AVG
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$11.8M
KY AVG
$4.0M
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#7 / 188 | 61.8%
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KY AVG
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Sam Swope Care Center is in the Metro Council District 9 neighborhood of MASONIC HOME.
The legal owner and operator of Sam Swope Care Center is Masonic Homes Of Louisville, Llc.
Sam Swope Care Center has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to KY state health department records, Sam Swope Care Center's license number is 100225.
According to KY state health department records, Sam Swope Care Center's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Sam Swope Care Center's occupancy is 28%.
David Brown is the administrator of Sam Swope Care Center.
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