Little Sisters of the Poor
15 Audubon Plaza Drive, Louisville, KY 40217 · (502) 636-2300
Non profit - Corporation · 35 certified beds
Little Sisters of the Poor has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 2 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 30, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 30, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kentucky average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.89 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.40 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.86 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.3% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 35 |
| Average residents per day | 29.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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