Kindred Hospital - Louisville
Louisville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185361) · 47 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $64,799
Phone: (502) 627-1589 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kindred Hospital - Louisville has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kindred Hospital - Louisville reports total nurse staffing of about 6.62 hours per resident per day, including 1.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.4%.
Kindred Hospital - Louisville has 1 federal fine on record totaling $64,799.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Kindred Hospital - Louisville is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, operating under a for-profit partnership ownership structure. The facility has been certified since September 1992 and maintains 47 certified beds, with an average of 40.3 residents. It is part of the Kindred Healthcare chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 6.62 hours per resident per day, including 1.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $64,799.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to available data. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and current ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kindred Hospital - Louisville has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.62 hours per resident per day, including 1.61 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 39.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $64,799.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS 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 47 certified beds with an average of 40.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit partnership structure and is part of the Kindred Healthcare chain, which includes 4 facilities averaging a 3.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 4, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5026271589 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 5026271589 for scheduling and details, and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185361?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.