Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
2141 Sycamore Avenue · Louisville, KY · 40206 · 5028955417
96 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
- 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.
65% 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $21,879 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 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 October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 5, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 5, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2019
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2019
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2019
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 May 14, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
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 May 14, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 14, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $6,233 |
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185348 · certified since April 7, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.