River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185029) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,380
Phone: (502) 583-6533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation reports 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,380.00, and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in the available CMS data, so families should confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. It has been federally certified since January 1967 and is licensed for 122 beds, with an average daily census of 97.9 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; the data provided does not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Oaks 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 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $6,380.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation were indicated in the data provided for this facility. No chain affiliation information was supplied.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including the most recent inspection survey and any updates to ratings or penalties, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Oaks has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.88 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,380.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Oaks has 122 certified beds with an average daily population of 97.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 20, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River Oaks scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 502-583-6533 to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 502-583-6533 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 latest ratings, inspections, and penalties at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185029?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.