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Clifton Heights
446 Mt. Holly Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Clifton Heights, in Louisville, Kentucky, is certified for 110 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Journey Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Kentucky median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 14, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 10 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 78.9%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 15 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.8 | 15.0 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 78.9% | 42.4% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (39 in the county, 267 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kentucky average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 11 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: J ×6 K ×3 G ×1 D ×18 E ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2025 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | K | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 78.9%, RNs 81.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.4% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.7% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Clifton Heights, Llc. Chain: Journey Healthcare (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Cz of Ky LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Ky Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersontown Rehabilitation | Jeffersontown | 98 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14.3 | — | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Nazareth Home | Louisville | 118 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Nazareth Home Clifton | Louisville | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15.0 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| Seneca Place | Louisville | 130 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 26.2 | — | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Signature Healthcare At Jefferson Manor Rehab & We | Louisville | 100 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Signature Healthcare At Rockford Rehab & Wellness | Louisville | 110 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8.2 | — | 4 Oct 2024 |
| The Springs At Stony Brook | Louisville | 66 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | — | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Westport Place Health Campus | Louisville | 64 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12.5 | — | 14 Feb 2026 |
All 39 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Clifton Heights been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 10 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Clifton Heights been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Clifton Heights compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Clifton Heights?
It is part of the Journey Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Journey Cz of Ky LLC and Journey Cz Ky Healthcare Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Clifton Heights last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.