The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION
Louisville, KY · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
CHEROKEE PARK REHABILITATION in Louisville has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included respiratory care, loss of daily living abilities, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3439 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3439.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.90
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63
- Nurse aides
- 1.81
- Weekend nursing
- 3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.8%15.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%2.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%4.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%1.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%6.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.7%5.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.1%4.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%21.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11%13.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.7%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.6%85.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents kept their ability to do everyday activities unless there was a medical reason. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 676 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited February 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,054 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,054 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 20 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 14, 2024
- $12,054
Federal fine
Jun 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2018
Now operated by Cherokee Park Rehabilitation, previously Signature Healthcare of Cherokee Park.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · 84 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 96.2 residents on an average day (92% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.