Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185039) · 154 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,523 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (502) 451-7330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7 percent.
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $17,523.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1967. The facility maintains 154 certified beds with an average of 144.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highlands holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,523.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against this facility.
Highlands is part of the David Marx chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note that this listing reflects data published on Medicare Care Compare and should be verified directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 38.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $17,523.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 154 certified beds and an average of 144.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the David Marx chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 2, 2, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5024517330 or check the Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5024517330 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185039?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.