Clifton Heights
Louisville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185176) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (502) 897-1646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clifton Heights has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Clifton Heights reports total nurse staffing of 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.9%.
Clifton Heights has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming nursing homes.
About this facility
Clifton Heights is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, certified for 110 beds with an average daily population of 91.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 20, 1984, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clifton Heights holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.61 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS has designated Clifton Heights as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has been identified as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased CMS inspection oversight. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Clifton Heights is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clifton Heights has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Clifton Heights is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5, and nursing turnover is reported at 78.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Clifton Heights.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Clifton Heights an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, indicating persistent underperformance and increased inspection scrutiny; no abuse icon is noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Clifton Heights is certified for 110 beds and has an average daily population of 91.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Clifton Heights is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Clifton Heights has been certified since December 20, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Clifton Heights scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5028971646 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 5028971646 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Clifton Heights' full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185176?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.