Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
2100 Cherokee Ridge Way · Louisville, KY · 40205 · 5024510990
104 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,054 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 14, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
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.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 28, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 28, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 28, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2019
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 14, 2024 | Fine | $12,054 |
| June 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185237 · certified since February 11, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.