Sam Swope Care Center
240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041 · (502) 897-4907
Non profit - Corporation · 136 certified beds
Sam Swope Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 0 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $14,859 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 February 12, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 16, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 16, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,500August 16, 2024
- Fine of $8,359August 16, 2024
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 | 5.11 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.48 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.98 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 136 |
| Average residents per day | 125.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Jeffersontown Rehabilitation Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Nazareth Home Louisville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Rivers Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Prospect · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sam Swope Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.