Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Louisville has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating, with a 2-star staffing rating and 3-star health inspection and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4646.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
0.60
Nurse aides
2.40
Weekend nursing
2.99
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.2%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
93.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure it did not hire anyone with a record of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 606 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PRINCIPLE LONG TERM CARE · 44 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
117.9 residents on an average day (92% of 128 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.