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Sam Swope Care Center
240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041
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.
Certified for 136 beds, Sam Swope Care Center serves Masonic Home in Jefferson County, Kentucky and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kentucky median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 9, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 8.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $15K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), above the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 42.4%.
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 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.8 | 15.0 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 42.4% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,859 | $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: 12 Feb 2026, 16 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×9 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 17 May 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 | 17 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | 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 | 17 Jun 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2024 | Fine | $8,359 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.4%, RNs 40.7%; 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 | 17.4% | 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 | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.9% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.1% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Masonic Homes Of Louisville Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mhky Real Estate, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/30/2024 |
| Masonic Homes of Kentucky Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 08/30/2024 |
| Mhky Management Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2024 |
| Masonic Homes of Kentucky Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2024 |
| Mhky Management Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2024 |
| Mhky Real Estate, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2024 |
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 Sam Swope Care Center been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Sam Swope Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $15K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sam Swope Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sam Swope Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mhky Real Estate, LLC, Masonic Homes of Kentucky Inc. and Mhky Management Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sam Swope Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
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.