Worth Considering
14
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Louisville, Kentucky
14 of 36 nursing homes in Louisville (39%) meet our strict criteria. The Kentucky statewide average is 29%.
14 recommended · 3 caution · 19 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
3,679
across 36 facilities
High Risk Facilities
19
18 Grade F
$1,816,785 in combined fines
Zero Fines
20
/36
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 14?
The nursing home market in Louisville, Kentucky, is strong, with 36 facilities and 39% recommended for quality care. Families should note that while top-rated Nazareth Home excels, 19 facilities have accumulated over $1.8 million in fines, highlighting the importance of thorough research.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 NAZARETH HOME (95) — Nazareth Home stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive a compassionate environment in its 118 beds.
- 2 FRANCISCAN HEALTH CARE CENTER (93) — Franciscan Health Care Center excels with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 85 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a strong reputation with zero federal fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for residents.
- 3 Westport Place Health Campus (90) — Westport Place Health Campus offers exceptional care with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, demonstrating its high standards. This for-profit facility with 62 beds prides itself on maintaining zero fines, providing a reliable choice for families seeking quality nursing care.
- 4 FOREST SPRINGS HEALTH CAMPUS (90) — Forest Springs Health Campus boasts a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its dedication to quality service. With 58 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures residents receive attentive care in a comfortable environment.
- 5 The Springs at Stony Brook (90) — The Springs at Stony Brook shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. This for-profit facility with 66 beds maintains a fine-free status, ensuring peace of mind for families.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 6 NAZARETH HOME CLIFTON (85) — Nazareth Home Clifton is a community-focused non-profit with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its commitment to resident well-being. With 113 beds and zero fines, it offers a warm, supportive atmosphere for those in need of care.
- 7 Wesley Manor (80) — Wesley Manor provides a caring environment with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. This non-profit church-related facility with 68 beds has zero fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing space for its residents.
- 8 Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & We (80) — Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & We features a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its dedication to quality rehabilitation services. With 100 beds and no fines, it promises a supportive environment for recovery.
- 9 Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (80) — Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers solid care with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. This for-profit facility with 128 beds maintains zero fines, ensuring residents receive attentive and safe services.
- 10 Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We (80) — Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We has a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality rehabilitation. With 95 beds and no fines, it provides a secure and supportive environment for residents.
- 11 Park Terrace Health Campus (80) — Park Terrace Health Campus maintains a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, ensuring quality care for its residents. This for-profit facility with 88 beds has zero fines, making it a reliable choice for families seeking care.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 12 The Willows at Springhurst (75) — The Willows at Springhurst is a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to compassionate care. With 52 beds and no fines, it offers a warm and welcoming environment for residents.
- 13 Signature Healthcare of South Louisville (75) — Signature Healthcare of South Louisville features a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, ensuring a quality living environment for residents. This for-profit facility with 100 beds maintains zero fines, promoting a safe and supportive atmosphere.
- 14 Little Sisters of the Poor (70) — Little Sisters of the Poor, with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, focuses on providing compassionate care in a non-profit setting. Although it has a smaller capacity with 35 beds, it emphasizes a nurturing environment for its residents.
The other 22 Louisville facilities didn't qualify — 19 carry Grade D or F ratings and 16 have fines totaling $1.8M.
Recommended
Nazareth Home stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive a compassionate environment in its 118 beds.
Franciscan Health Care Center excels with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 85 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a strong reputation with zero federal fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for residents.
Westport Place Health Campus offers exceptional care with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, demonstrating its high standards. This for-profit facility with 62 beds prides itself on maintaining zero fines, providing a reliable choice for families seeking quality nursing care.
Forest Springs Health Campus boasts a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its dedication to quality service. With 58 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures residents receive attentive care in a comfortable environment.
The Springs at Stony Brook shines with a Trust Score of 90/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care. This for-profit facility with 66 beds maintains a fine-free status, ensuring peace of mind for families.
Nazareth Home Clifton is a community-focused non-profit with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its commitment to resident well-being. With 113 beds and zero fines, it offers a warm, supportive atmosphere for those in need of care.
Wesley Manor provides a caring environment with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. This non-profit church-related facility with 68 beds has zero fines, ensuring a safe and nurturing space for its residents.
B+
80
Trust Score
Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Manor Rehab & We features a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its dedication to quality rehabilitation services. With 100 beds and no fines, it promises a supportive environment for recovery.
Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers solid care with a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. This for-profit facility with 128 beds maintains zero fines, ensuring residents receive attentive and safe services.
B+
80
Trust Score
Signature Healthcare at Jefferson Place Rehab & We has a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality rehabilitation. With 95 beds and no fines, it provides a secure and supportive environment for residents.
Park Terrace Health Campus maintains a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, ensuring quality care for its residents. This for-profit facility with 88 beds has zero fines, making it a reliable choice for families seeking care.
The Willows at Springhurst is a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to compassionate care. With 52 beds and no fines, it offers a warm and welcoming environment for residents.
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville features a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, ensuring a quality living environment for residents. This for-profit facility with 100 beds maintains zero fines, promoting a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Little Sisters of the Poor, with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, focuses on providing compassionate care in a non-profit setting. Although it has a smaller capacity with 35 beds, it emphasizes a nurturing environment for its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Louisville Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 22?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 18 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 16 Have fines totaling $1,816,785
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Louisville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Louisville's city average is 2.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
16 of 36 Louisville facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Louisville avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Louisville facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Louisville, KY are recommended?
14 of 36 nursing homes in Louisville (39%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Louisville "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Louisville?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.