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Sam Swope Care Center

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041 · Jefferson County

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Good

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (130 of 136 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Masonic Home

Sam Swope Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Masonic Home, KY, with 136 certified beds and an average of about 130 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.04 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.65 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $14,859 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.04 hrs/resident/day)
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Masonic Home options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 136
Avg. residents/day: 130
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 185388

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,560–$11,300/mo (median $9,640)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,660–$7,020/mo (median $5,060)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Louisville/Jefferson County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.04; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.65; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 45.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: 2 ($14,859)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2026-02-12
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-08-16Severity J — immediate jeopardyResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2024-08-16Severity J — immediate jeopardyResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-08-16Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2024-08-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-08-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

2024-08-16Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2024-08-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-08-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-08-16	Fine	$6,500
2024-08-16	Fine	$8,359

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY

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Common questions about Sam Swope Care Center

How much does Sam Swope Care Center cost?

Sam Swope Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Masonic Home, KY area typically runs $8,560–$11,300 per month (median $9,640, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sam Swope Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sam Swope Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sam Swope Care Center?

Staff provide about 5.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sam Swope Care Center?

Sam Swope Care Center has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sam Swope Care Center have availability?

Typically 95% full (130 of 136 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sam Swope Care Center offer?

Sam Swope Care Center in Masonic Home, KY offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 136 beds.

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