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Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation
1705 Stevens Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205
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.
Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Louisville, Kentucky, is certified for 154 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kentucky median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $18K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 38.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 15 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.5 | 15.0 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 42.4% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,523 | $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: 28 Feb 2025, 23 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×5 D ×14 E ×6 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 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 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Mar 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | J | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 23 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 23 Mar 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Mar 2024 | 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 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | G | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
| 11 Jan 2020 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2024 | Payment denial | — | 8 days |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Fine | $10,743 | |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Fine | $6,780 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.7%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 7.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.6% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 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. CMS groups this facility with 10 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/25/2019 |
| 1705 Stevens Ave SNF Realty LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Bluegrass Consulting Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| LTC Consulting Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| 1705 Stevens Ave SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Bluegrass Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/04/2025 |
| LTC Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/04/2025 |
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 Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Holdings LLC, 1705 Stevens Ave SNF Realty LLC and Bluegrass Consulting Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Feb 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.