Sam Swope Care Center (Masonic Home, KY) has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing and quality measures, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.04 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also had $14,859 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,859recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0428.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.65
Licensed practical nurses
1.37
Nurse aides
3.02
Weekend nursing
4.53
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.8%3.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4%1.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.9%4.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.2%16.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.6%17.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.3%27.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.9%12.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.3%3.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%98.2%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%99.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
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 August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,359 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,500 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $14,859 in total fines.
Federal fine
Aug 16, 2024
$8,359
Federal fine
Aug 16, 2024
$6,500
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
129.8 residents on an average day (95% of 136 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.