Masonic Home, KY

Sam Swope Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $14,859 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY

(502) 897-4907

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

136

Certified beds

Average residents

131

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-11-08

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.72

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.25

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.02

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.43 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.99

All reported nurse hours · state 4.01 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.97

RN + LPN hours · state 1.58 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.48

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.50 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.65

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.52 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.11

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.71

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.96

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.37

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

47%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,491

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

44.08

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9971

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 21.40% · Performance 21.96% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

6.58

Baseline 5.55% · Performance 5.87% · Measure score 6.58 · Achievement 6.58 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.03

Baseline 48.20% · Performance 43.12% · Measure score 5.03 · Achievement 5.03 · Improvement 1.68

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.03

Baseline 4.35 hours · Performance 4.79 hours · Measure score 6.03 · Achievement 6.03 · Improvement 2.57

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.45%
10.72%
1.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 507 · Observed rate 12.62% · Lower 95% interval 10.1%
Discharge to community 53.18%
50.57%
2.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 507 · Observed rate 48.72% · Lower 95% interval 48.16%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.8
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 91.3%
95.27%
4 pts worse
Numerator 189 · Denominator 207
Falls with major injury 1.45%
0.77%
0.7 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 207
Discharge self-care score 40.34%
53.69%
13.3 pts worse
Numerator 71 · Denominator 176
Discharge mobility score 35.23%
50.94%
15.7 pts worse
Numerator 62 · Denominator 176
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0.97%
2.29%
1.3 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 207 · Adjusted rate 1.22%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.87%
7.12%
1.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 274 · Observed rate 4.38% · Lower 95% interval 4.17%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.47%
8.2%
5.7 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 243
Staff flu vaccination coverage 20.16%
42%
21.8 pts worse
Numerator 49 · Denominator 243
Discharge function score 38.07%
56.45%
18.4 pts worse
Numerator 67 · Denominator 176
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 29 · Denominator 29
Transfer of health information to patient 99.31%
96.28%
3 pts better
Numerator 143 · Denominator 144
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 18.18%
25.2%
7 pts worse
Numerator 16 · Denominator 88

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.9
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
2.2
1.2 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
94.3%
3.8 pts better
93.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.0% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 99.1% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 98.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
96.2%
2.9 pts better
95.5%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.4%
3.8%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
15.2%
11.8 pts better
11.4%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 3.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.5%
6.7%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 10.9% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 5.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.1%
29.6%
3.5 pts better
19.6%
6.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.8% · Q2 22.3% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 26.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.7%
17.6%
10.9 pts better
16.7%
10 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.0% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 14.4%
17.3%
2.9 pts better
16.3%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 15.6% · Q3 14.1% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.6%
15.6%
1 pts better
14.9%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 15.2% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 20.4% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
0.7%
0.5 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.0%
19.8%
3.8 pts better
19.8%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.5% · Q2 24.9% · Q3 9.3% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 16.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
5.5%
1.5 pts better
5.1%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
83.8%
14.7 pts better
81.7%
16.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.9% · Q2 98.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.4%
13.9%
5.5 pts better
12.0%
3.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.4% · Observed 8.0% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
1.8%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.6%
83.6%
16 pts better
79.7%
19.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.0%
24.5%
2.5 pts better
23.9%
1.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.0% · Observed 20.8% · Expected 22.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-16 · Fire 2024-08-16

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-05-17 · Fire 2019-05-17

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2018-03-15 · Fire 2018-03-15

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2024-09-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-08-16

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-09-13

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-08-16

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-17

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-17

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2019-06-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$6,500 2024-08-16

Fine

Fine · fine $6,500

Fine

$8,359 2024-08-16

Fine

Fine · fine $8,359

Fine

Ownership

Masonic Homes Of Kentucky Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Boggess, Terry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Bowman, Terry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Brown, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-08-30
Canon, Willian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Caughron, Ronald

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Dreier, Frank

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Galloway, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Griggs, Robert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Judy, J Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-03
Judy, J Scott

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Lacy, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-03
Lacy, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Laird, Geary

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Littlefield, Wendell

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Lynn, Dan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Martin, Luke

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
May, Mitchell

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Mhky Management Services, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-03
Mhky Real Estate, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Perry, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-08-30
Poe, Cameron

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Sanders, Timothy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Short, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Stout, Chris

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Vinson, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Wilson, Edward

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-08-30
Yankey, Donald

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30
Yount, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-30

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