F

Sam Swope Care Center

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 40041
Score: 30 / 100

With a score of 30/100, Sam Swope Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Kentucky nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels at Sam Swope Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.99 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.72 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Sam Swope Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and .

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.99 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.25 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.02 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.48 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.65 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Aug 15, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0578 Severity J
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Aug 15, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity J
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Aug 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,859

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
136
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9