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HomeKentuckyEssex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

9600 Lamborne Boulevard, Louisville, KY 402725029357284WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(54 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
128
certified

How Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Compares in Kentucky

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
KY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
KY average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
KY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.36 hrs/day
KY average
3.93 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
KY average
0.78 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
37.6%
KY average
46.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.93.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.78.
Staff turnover is 37.6%, lower than the Kentucky average of 46.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 14, 2020
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected May 15, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Kentucky median
Private Room
$9,277/mo
Kentucky median
Jefferson County 65+
130,328
16.7% of county
County Population
779,232
Jefferson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
113.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0606Potential for Harm

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.36 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.87 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.6%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Kentucky facilities
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Louisville, KYCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Park Terrace Health Campus
Louisville, KY1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville
Louisville, KY2.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY4.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $10,209
Signature Healthcare at Rockford Rehab & Wellness
Louisville, KY4.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Signature Healthcare at Summerfield Rehab & Wellne
Louisville, KY5.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $182,488
Franciscan Health Care Center
Louisville, KY7.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Louisville, KY · Current facility
—2/53/51/5None recorded
Park Terrace Health Campus
Louisville, KY
1.3 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Signature Healthcare of South Louisville
Louisville, KY
2.4 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY
4.0 mi1/52/51/5$10,209
Signature Healthcare at Rockford Rehab & Wellness
Louisville, KY
4.5 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Signature Healthcare at Summerfield Rehab & Wellne
Louisville, KY
5.3 mi2/51/53/5$182,488
Franciscan Health Care Center
Louisville, KY
7.0 mi3/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kentucky is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,277/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 15, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides 3.36 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.61 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.6%.
How many beds does Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?▾
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 128 certified beds with an average of 113.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kentucky, including 6 in Louisville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 54 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Principle Long Term Care

This chain operates 44 facilities. View all →