Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We
1705 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222 · Jefferson County · (502) 426-5600
96 certified beds, about 87 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185349 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 18, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since March 2019 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 3.88 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.96 of those hours.
27.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Signature Healthcare, an affiliated group of 67 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.
803/19
309/21
106/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
3E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 18, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 policy, it was determined the facility failed to serve food under sanitary conditions. Dietary Aide (DA)2 failed to perform hand hygiene after touching various items, and prior to serving food. In addition, DA2 failed to wear a finger cot over a wound to prevent possible contamination while handling food.
September 18, 2021Standard inspection · 3 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, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food under sanitary conditions and in accordance with professional standards for food safety. Initial tour of the facility revealed opened and undated containers of salad dressing in the walk-in refrigerator.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program that ensured a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for the prevention of communicable diseases and infections. Observations during the survey revealed direct care staff, housekeeping staff, compassionate care staff, and one (1) resident did not consistently utilize masks and/or eye protection, as currently required when working in, or traveling through resident care areas.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure reasonable accommodations for one (1) of seventy-four (74) sampled residents (Resident) #79, on two (2) occasions. Observations of Resident #79 during survey revealed the call light button out of reach of the resident.
March 8, 2019Standard inspection · 8 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, interviews, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was heated and held on the steamtable at safe temperature levels, which created the risk for foodborne illness. Observation of food temperatures revealed the ground beef temperature was 130 degrees F. In addition, during food temperature testing, the Dietary Manager failed to wash her hands prior to the testing process.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, it was determined the facility failed to have an effective system to safeguard, control, and account for controlled medications for three (3) of nineteen (19) sampled residents, Resident #9, #33 and #36. Review of Controlled Drug Records and Medication Administration Records (MAR) revealed the residents' controlled medications were not maintained and accurately reconciled to ensure the residents received their medications.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and facility policy review it was determined the facility failed to maintain an accurate clinical record related to medication administration for four (4) of nineteen (19) sampled residents, Residents #9, #30, #33, and #36.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to accommodate residents' needs for one (1) of nineteen (19) sampled residents, Resident #221. Observation revealed the resident's urinal was not within reach of the resident while he/she was in bed.
- D 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, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the care plan was implemented related to behavior management for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents, Resident #30. Staff did not implement behavioral interventions prior to administration of a psychotropic medication (Ativan).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide showers and grooming to one (1) of nineteen (19) sampled residents, Resident #221.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of three (3) sampled residents, Resident #30, was free from unnecessary psychotropic medication. Nursing staff did not monitor behaviors or implement non-pharmacological interventions prior to administration of a psychotropic medication (Ativan).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection for one (1) of nineteen (19) sampled residents, Resident #62. Observation of medication pass revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #4 dropped a pill on the medication cart, used her bare fingers to pick up the pill, and put the pill into the medication cup, and administered the medication to Resident #62. In addition, the nurse failed to perform hand hygiene during medication administration.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 8, 2019.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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) | 3.88 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.96 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.37 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.90 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.9% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.8% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.77 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 4.08 on weekdays and 3.37 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.01 in April to June 2025 to 3.88 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 | 3.88 | 0.96 | 4.08 | 3.37 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 87 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.86 | 0.85 | 4.07 | 3.31 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.90 | 0.92 | 4.11 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 81 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.01 | 0.91 | 4.28 | 3.34 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 81 |
| 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.
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 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.2 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.9 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.8 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.6 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LP LOUISVILLE HERR LANE LLC. CMS links this home to Signature Healthcare, a group of 67 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shc LP Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/01/2015 |
| Asbr Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Jjla LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2015 | |
| Lpsnf LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2015 | |
| Wheaten LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2015 | |
| Steier III, Elmer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/01/2015 | |
| Harrison, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2015 | |
| Stoner, Chante | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/17/2021 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 September 18, 2021: "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 September 18, 2021: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 8, 2019: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.37 hours per resident per day, below the Kentucky average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & We Louisville, 0.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- The Episcopal Church Home Louisville, 0.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Lyndon Crossing, LLC Louisville, 0.8 mi · not rated · 19 citations
- Westport Place Health Campus Louisville, 1.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Willows at Springhurst Louisville, 2.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Sam Swope Care Center Masonic Home, 2.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Louisville East Post Acute Louisville, 3.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Seneca Place Louisville, 3.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 34 citations
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 Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on June 18, 2025. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We 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 Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers, and links the home to Signature Healthcare. Legal business name: LP LOUISVILLE HERR LANE LLC.
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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