Little Sisters of the Poor
15 Audubon Plaza Drive, Louisville, KY 40217 · Jefferson County · (502) 636-2300
35 certified beds, about 29 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185260 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 30, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since June 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.89 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.40 of those hours.
59.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
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 9 health citations on file.
April 30, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 8 of 8 residents. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain sanitary practices during food service, which had the potential to affect all 29 residents in the facility.
- E 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 policy review, the facility failed to maintain sanitary food handling practices during meal service affecting all residents who consumed food in the dining room. Observations during survey revealed staff failed to prevent potential cross-contamination during meal service through improper glove use, hand hygiene practices, and storage of serving utensils.
May 16, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles for 1 of 2 Medication Rooms observed. Addtionally, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were disposed of by the expiration date for 3 of 6 medication and treatment carts. Observation of a medication room refrigerator revealed an insulin pen with no resident label and another pen that was expired. Observation of medication carts revealed multiple medications stored beyond the labeled expiration date.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's documents and policy, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative of the transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move in writing and in a language and manner they understood as soon as practicable for 1 of 1 residents sampled for transfer/discharge out of the total sample of 14, (Resident (R)18). Additionally, the facility further failed to ensure the notice included the reason, date, and location for the transfer, as well as a statement of the resident's appeal rights and the contact information for the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to ensure staff maintained infection control during plating of food for meal service. Observation revealed dietary staff failed to change gloves and/or perform hand hygiene as required.
June 24, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents and/or resident representatives received quarterly trust account statements for thirty-two (32) of thirty-two (32) residents.
- F Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a facility assessment. This had the potential to affect all residents.
- F Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) plan and program. This had the potential to affect all residents.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to administer oxygen as ordered by the physician for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #20) reviewed for oxygen.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 30, 2026, 8 on May 16, 2025, 1 on June 24, 2022.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 5.89 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.40 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.31 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.86 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 59.3% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.22 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 6.13 on weekdays and 5.31 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 24.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.16 in April to June 2025 to 5.89 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 | 5.89 | 1.40 | 6.13 | 5.31 | 24.6% | 0 of 90 | 29 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.25 | 1.57 | 6.64 | 5.25 | 22.9% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.51 | 1.36 | 5.73 | 4.96 | 33.4% | 0 of 92 | 30 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.16 | 1.06 | 5.35 | 4.68 | 47.6% | 0 of 91 | 32 |
| 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.
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 | 30.4 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.5 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.4 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Little Sisters of the Poor'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: HOME FOR THE AGED OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magyar, Cheryl | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/09/2016 | |
| Magyar, Cheryl | Corporate director | Individual | 12/09/2016 | |
| Courtney, Maureen | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/13/2011 | |
| Magyar, Cheryl | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/09/2016 | |
| Magyar, Cheryl | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/09/2016 |
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.
- 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 April 30, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 16, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 24, 2022: "Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 30, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
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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 Little Sisters of the Poor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Little Sisters of the Poor 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Little Sisters of the Poor get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 30, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Little Sisters of the Poor been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Little Sisters of the Poor 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 Little Sisters of the Poor?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: HOME FOR THE AGED OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR INC.
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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