Signature Healthcare at Summerfield Rehab & Wellne
1877 Farnley Road · Louisville, KY · 40216 · 5024488622
165 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Signature Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $170,450 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$170,450 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $182,488 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 28, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 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 February 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 28, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2019
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 23, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2019
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 22, 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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| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $170,450 |
| January 28, 2024 | Fine | $12,038 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185300 · certified since November 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.