Sycamore Heights Health And Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185348) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $21,879
Phone: (502) 895-5417 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sycamore Heights Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Kentucky's state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sycamore Heights Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.7 percent. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Sycamore Heights Health And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $21,879.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Sycamore Heights Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, certified for 96 beds with an average daily census of 87.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since April 1992. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sycamore Heights holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.25 per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 60.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $21,879.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
The facility is part of a chain owned by Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper, which includes 79 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the supplied CMS data for this facility.
Data source: 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?
Sycamore Heights has a CMS overall 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?
Yes, it 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 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 60.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $21,879.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 96 beds and has an average daily census of 87.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of a chain under Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper, which includes 79 facilities nationally averaging a 2.6 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 7, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Sycamore Heights scores 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5028955417 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5028955417 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185348?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.