Sycamore Heights Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2141 Sycamore Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
- CCN
- 185348
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 96
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 88
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 0 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Kentucky is 2. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $21,879 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Jefferson County median | Kentucky median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 39 homes in the county, 267 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Kentucky median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Feb 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 20 Sep 2024 | 9 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 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 | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 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 | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 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 | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 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 | 14 May 2019 |
| 5 Apr 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2024 | Fine | $6,233 | |
| 12 Apr 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Kentucky median | Kentucky average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.25 | 3.70 | 3.95 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 0.80 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.36 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.86 | 3.30 | 3.48 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 60.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Kentucky median
- 45.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 66.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.9% | 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 | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 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 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.0% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- CV Louisville Opco I, LLC
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearview Healthcare Management KY LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2020 | |
| Clearview Healthcare Management KY LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Nov 2024 |
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Other homes in Jefferson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Home Clifton | Louisville | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 8 May 2025 | |
| Clifton HeightsSpecial Focus candidate | Louisville | 1 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 13 Sep 2025 | |
| Kindred Hospital - Louisville | Louisville | 2 of 5 | 2 | $64,799 | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation | Louisville | 2 of 5 | 7 | $17,523 | 28 Feb 2025 | |
| Eastway Health & Rehabilitation | Louisville | 1 of 5 | 10 | $10,868 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Sam Swope Care Center | Masonic Home | 2 of 5 | 0 | $14,859 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Cherokee Park Rehabilitation | Louisville | 2 of 5 | 3 | $12,054 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Nazareth Home | Louisville | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 17 Apr 2025 | |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Louisville | 2 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 16 May 2025 | |
| River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation | Louisville | 1 of 5 | 6 | $6,380 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Treyton Oak Towers | Louisville | 1 of 5 | 6 | $16,724 | 3 Jul 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 185348). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sycamore-heights-health-and-rehabilitation-louisville-ky-185348/
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Questions
- When was Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Sep 2024. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 9 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 20 Sep 2024.
- Who operates Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names Clearview Healthcare Management KY LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Kentucky as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.