AExcellent · score 76/100 · #16 of 266 in Kentucky
Sam Swope Care Center
240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041 · 136 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Kentucky
No health deficiencies at the last standard surveytop 10%
$14,859 in fines in 3 years
Why Sam Swope Care Center is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Kentucky nursing homes in the same size band (large, 136 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Sam Swope Care Center at a Glance
A
76/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.11 h.
96<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 0.
91<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
68<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $14,859 fines, 0 denials.
22<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Kentucky, large facilities · CMS record 185388 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041
Phone5028974907
CountyJefferson
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds136
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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