River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation
920 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203 · (502) 583-6533
For profit - Limited Liability company · 122 certified beds
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 6 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $4,147 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 9, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.July 9, 2025 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 9, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 9, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 9, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 9, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.November 22, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 18, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 18, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 7, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,147July 9, 2025
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 | 3.88 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.17 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 122 |
| Average residents per day | 97.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Jeffersontown Rehabilitation Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Nazareth Home Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare at Rockford Rehab & Wellness Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Nazareth Home Clifton Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Seneca Place Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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