Kindred Hospital - Louisville
1313 St. Anthony Place, Louisville, KY 40205 · Jefferson County · (502) 627-1589
47 certified beds, about 40 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185361 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 31, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 10 health citations since December 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $64,799 in the last three years; the largest was $64,799, and the latest is dated December 4, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.62 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.61 of those hours.
39.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Kindred Healthcare, an affiliated group of 4 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
December 31, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure each resident's medical record included documentation that the resident or their representative was provided education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza and pneumococcal immunization. This failure affected three (Resident (R) 20, R28, and R35) of five sampled residents reviewed for immunizations.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure pharmaceutical services, including the accurate receipt and documentation of controlled drugs, was provided for one (Resident (R) 5) of three sampled residents reviewed for abuse. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3 failed to verify the receipt and recording of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled drug, when it was delivered to the facility by the pharmacy.
January 30, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to ensure it followed proper food handling practices had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the kitchen. Male dietary staff were observed to not have beard restraints in place while they were in the kitchen. Additionally, review of documentation revealed dietary staff failed to note food temperatures as directed by the policy.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a clean environment in 11 of 38 residents' rooms. Observation revealed the facility had not maintained cleanliness in residents' Rooms 304, 307, 326, 328, 332, 333, 335, 338, 382, 383, and 384.
December 4, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- J Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of facility policy, and review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual 3.0, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) for each resident to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs for one (1) of forty (40) sampled residents (Resident #44). Resident #44's Comprehensive Care Plan, dated [DATE], revealed the resident was at risk for injury related to mobility; however, the CCP was not developed with interventions for a Hoyer lift (mechanical lift) for transfers. On [DATE], Resident #44 was being assisted to bed from a wheelchair with the use of a Hoyer lift by Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 (orientee) and CNA #3. The resident slid from the lift sling and landed on the floor. [...]
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure staff were properly trained and knowledgeable of how to safely use the Hoyer lift (mechanical lift) for resident transfers. This affected two (2) of forty (40) sampled residents (Residents #10 and #44). On [DATE], Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 (orientee) and CNA #3 assisted Resident #44 to the bed from his/her wheelchair with the use of a Hoyer lift. The resident slid from the sling and landed on the floor. Resident #44 experienced a change in his/her level of consciousness (LOC). The Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) was called. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to prepare, and store food under sanitary conditions. Observations on 11/28/2023 and 11/29/2023 revealed the deep fryer contained dark oil; an ingredient bin was not labeled or dated; a large rice container was not labeled or dated; a staff person's personal jacket was left on top of a rack of cups; and a cook was wearing a stained apron preparing to serve the lunch tray line.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the Pharmacist reviewed residents' drug regimens at least once a month to prevent or minimize adverse consequences related to medication therapy by providing oversight of a licensed Pharmacist, attending Physician, Medical Director, and Director of Nursing (DON) for two (2) of five (5) residents sampled for Medication Regimen Review (Resident #25 and Resident #30). 1. Review of Resident #25's admission Record revealed inconsistent documented evidence of monthly Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR) as required. 2. Review of Resident #30's admission Record revealed inconsistent documented evidence of monthly Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR)'s as required.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure appropriate medication administration per a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) for one (1) of forty (40) sampled residents (Resident #22). Observation of a medication pass on 11/29/2023 at 8:42 AM, revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #1 administered eight (8) medications via Resident #22's G-tube. LPN #1 was also observed to crush the enteric-coated medication Bupropion, prior to administering it through the G-tube.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program for one (1) of forty (40) sampled residents (Resident #10). Observation of a Hoyer (brand name of a mechanical lift) Lift demonstration on 11/30/2023 at 10:30 AM revealed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #4 failed to remove her gloves and perform hand hygiene after providing perineal care to Resident #10. Continued observation revealed CNA #4 proceeded to Resident #10, without removing the gloves and performing hand hygiene during the transfer of the resident with the Hoyer Lift.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 31, 2025, 3 on December 4, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Fine | $64,799 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 6.62 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.61 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.62 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.73 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 2.28 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 10.01 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 7.03 on weekdays and 5.62 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.49 in April to June 2025 to 6.62 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 6.62 | 1.61 | 7.03 | 5.62 | 12.2% | 0 of 90 | 40 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.75 | 1.75 | 7.20 | 5.63 | 7.4% | 0 of 92 | 39 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 6.57 | 1.76 | 6.95 | 5.60 | 10.8% | 0 of 92 | 41 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.49 | 1.57 | 6.84 | 5.60 | 7.5% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kentucky, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.71 | 4.04 | 3.40 | 3.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
Official wage estimates for Kentucky
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.45 | $17.38 to $21.21 | 23,410 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.07 | $26.10 to $31.29 | 8,570 |
| Registered nurses | $38.96 | $36.38 to $46.73 | 50,300 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.9 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.2 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Kindred Hospital - Louisville's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: KINDRED HOSPITALS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. CMS links this home to Kindred Healthcare, a group of 4 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheth, Jayesh | Corporate director | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Bean, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/14/2004 | |
| Graeser, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/24/2022 | |
| Laroche, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Rock, Dana | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/09/2024 | |
| Schiavone, Deanna | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/22/2022 | |
| Traylor, Johnetta | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/09/2024 | |
| Boso, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/08/2022 | |
| Sheth, Jayesh | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Kindred Hospitals West LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 03/12/1998 | |
| Kindred Hospitals West LLC | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 03/12/1998 | |
| Boso, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/08/2022 | |
| Sheth, Jayesh | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/17/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 31, 2025: "Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 30, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
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- River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Louisville, 1.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation Louisville, 1.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
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Kentucky contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Kentucky. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Kentucky Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, (800) 372-2991. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Kentucky OIG Nursing Home Inspection Findings, where Kentucky publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Kindred Hospital - Louisville's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Kindred Hospital - Louisville 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Kindred Hospital - Louisville get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on December 31, 2025. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Kindred Hospital - Louisville been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $64,799 in the last three years.
- Does Kindred Hospital - Louisville accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Kindred Hospital - Louisville?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Kindred Healthcare. Legal business name: KINDRED HOSPITALS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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