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HomeKentuckySam Swope Care Center

Sam Swope Care Center

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 400415028974907WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(19 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
136
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $14,859

How Sam Swope Care 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
2/5
KY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
KY average
2.7/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.11 hrs/day
KY average
3.93 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.64 hrs/day
KY average
0.78 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.4%
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.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Kentucky average of 3.0/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.11 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.93.
Reported RN time is 0.64 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.78.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 16, 2024
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 12, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 9 fewer 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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Sam Swope Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Masonic Home, Kentucky with 136 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
136
Avg Residents/Day
125.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 8, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Feb 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
33.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0578Immediate Jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: 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: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 17, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 17, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 17, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$14,859
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 16, 2024
$6,500
FineAug 16, 2024
$8,359

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

Nurse Aide2.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.48 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.11 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.4%
RN Turnover
40.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (39)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MHKY REAL ESTATE, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 30, 2024
MASONIC HOMES OF KENTUCKY INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 30, 2024
JUDY, J SCOTTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
LACY, TODDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
BOGGESS, TERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
BOWMAN, TERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
CANON, WILLIANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
CAUGHRON, RONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
DREIER, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
GALLOWAY, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
GRIGGS, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
JUDY, J SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
LACY, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
LAIRD, GEARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
LITTLEFIELD, WENDELLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
LYNN, DANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
MARTIN, LUKECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
MAY, MITCHELLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
PERRY, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
POE, CAMERONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
SANDERS, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
SHORT, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
STOUT, CHRISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
VINSON, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
WILSON, EDWARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
YANKEY, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
YOUNT, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
MHKY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 3, 2024
BROWN, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
JUDY, J SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 3, 2024
LACY, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 3, 2024
MASONIC HOMES OF KENTUCKY INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 3, 2024
MHKY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 3, 2024
MHKY REAL ESTATE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 3, 2024
BROWN, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
JUDY, J SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 2024
LACY, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 2024
MORTON, LAURAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024
PERSON, CARMELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 30, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sam Swope Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Kentucky facilities
Sam Swope Care Center
Masonic Home, KYCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,859
Westport Place Health Campus
Louisville, KY1.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Seneca Place
Louisville, KY2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Clifton Heights
Louisville, KY2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY2.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,054
Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY2.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $21,879
Nazareth Home Clifton
Louisville, KY2.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sam Swope Care Center
Masonic Home, KY · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$14,859
Westport Place Health Campus
Louisville, KY
1.5 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Seneca Place
Louisville, KY
2.1 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Clifton Heights
Louisville, KY
2.3 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY
2.4 mi2/52/52/5$12,054
Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY
2.4 mi2/52/52/5$21,879
Nazareth Home Clifton
Louisville, KY
2.4 mi5/54/54/5None 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 Sam Swope Care Center?▾
Sam Swope Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Sam Swope Care 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). Sam Swope Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sam Swope Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sam Swope Care Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $14,859.
What are the staffing levels at Sam Swope Care Center?▾
Sam Swope Care Center provides 5.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 1.48 LPN hours, and 2.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.4%.
How many beds does Sam Swope Care Center have?▾
Sam Swope Care Center has 136 certified beds with an average of 125.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sam Swope Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kentucky. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sam Swope Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sam Swope Care Center has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.