Signature Healthcare of Spencer County

Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info 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.
Signature Healthcare of Spencer County

Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Overview of Signature Healthcare of Spencer County

Signature HealthCARE of Spencer County is a healthcare facility located in Taylorsville, KY. It offers a variety of clinical services, rehabilitation programs, and life enrichment activities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The facility is committed to providing personalized care and support to meet the needs of its residents.
(502) 477-8838

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.8 Kentucky average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 0.9 Kentucky average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info 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.
2/5 ▼ 0.4 Kentucky average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
1/5 ▼ 1.9 Kentucky average: 2.9/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Kentucky state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 53rd out of 176 homes in Kentucky.

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.
3h 38m per day
This facility Kentucky avg (3h 27m per day)
vs Kentucky avg
+6%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Kentucky average: 81.3%
Occupancy rate 67.9%
Avg. Length of Stay 94 days
Occupancy rate
67.9%
Avg. Length of Stay
94 days

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

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$11.3M
Operating loss
-$377.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$11.3M
Operating loss
-$377.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
26.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.7M
Total costs $11.7M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility)
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
CountySpencer
License Number100603
CMS Certification Number185327

Ownership & Operating Entity

Signature Healthcare of Spencer County is administrated by Jordan Dempsey.

Owner NameLP TAYLORSVILLE, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsClinical Services, Rehabilitation, Care Navigation, Life Enrichment, Volunteer Opportunities, Admissions 7 days per week, Private Rooms Available, 24-hour Pharmacy, Quality of Life Activities Program, Facility Chaplain, Multi-Denominational Weekly Religious Services, Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System, Resident Council Program, Family Council Program, Facility Van, Beauty/Barber Shop, Pet Therapy, 24-hour Visitation, Free WiFi, Cable Television, Bedside Telephones
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursMonday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations 16

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
5.33

Kentucky average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

16 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 02, 2024
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 02, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 02, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 02, 2024
Corrected

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Homemaker services Home modifications

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
KY

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Benefits
In-home support (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.)

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+
General 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

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
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

Age
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

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

Benefits
Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite Supplies Care costs; counseling Training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
KY

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 282
Employees 126
Contractors 156
Staff to resident ratio 3.10:1
77% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 44
Average shift 8.5 hours
0% compared with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,846
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 74
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 141
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

21.4%

7,234 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 93 Licensed Practical Nurse: 53 Registered Nurse: 7 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant489314114,04291100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse2153746,22191100%8.5
Registered Nurse247314,82991100%9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist100102,2787886%7.7
RN Director of Nursing4041,2376976%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician3039156673%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3035346470%8.1
Administrator1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015036369%8
Physical Therapy Aide1014755864%8.2
Qualified Social Worker1014756369%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014325459%8
Dietitian2024075055%8.1
Medication Aide/Technician2133643640%9.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1013635459%6.7
Speech Language Pathologist3031653943%3.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011621213%5.2
Medical Director011241112%2.2
141 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
74 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
31 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 86%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 76%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 59%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 55%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 40%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 59%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 43%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 12%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 91
Medicare
16
17.6% of residents
Medicaid
65
71.4% of residents
Private pay or other
10
11% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.1
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.7%
5% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.5%
16% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
47% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
7% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
28% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.6%
9% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.5%
11% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.2%
8% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 76.7%
8% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
6% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.4%
15% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

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