Sam Swope Care Center
240 Masonic Home Drive · Masonic Home, KY · 40041 · 5028974907
136 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $14,859 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 16, 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 September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 16, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 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 September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 17, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 17, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2019
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 June 17, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
| August 16, 2024 | Fine | $8,359 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185388 · certified since November 8, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.