Sam Swope Care Center
Masonic Home, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185388) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $14,859
Phone: (502) 897-4907 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sam Swope Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of about 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sam Swope Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.1 hours per resident per day, including about 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $14,859.00 for Sam Swope Care Center, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data.
About this facility
Sam Swope Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in the Masonic Home area of Jefferson County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 8, 1993. The facility is licensed for 136 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 125.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sam Swope Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 5.10581 hours per resident per day, including 0.64441 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $14,859.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information is provided in this data.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data provided as of the most recent CMS reporting cycle referenced here.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sam Swope Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.10581 hours per resident per day, including 0.64441 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 42.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $14,859.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 136 certified beds with an average daily census of 125.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 8, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5028974907 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5028974907 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185388?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.