Nursing home

Sam Swope Care Center

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY, 40041

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Sam Swope Care Center, with 12 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $14,859 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
136
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Jefferson Co. avg 3.08Kentucky avg 3.02This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Jefferson Co. avg: 3.08. Kentucky avg: 3.02.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

12
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32019
92024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $14,859 total · Aug 16, 2024
  1. Aug 16, 2024$8,359
  2. Aug 16, 2024$6,500

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)5.36%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.22%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.34%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Laird, GearyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mhky Real Estate, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Masonic Homes of Kentucky Inc.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Judy, J ScottMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Lacy, ToddMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Boggess, TerryCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bowman, TerryCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Canon, WillianCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Caughron, RonaldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Dreier, FrankCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Galloway, MarkCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Griggs, RobertCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Judy, J ScottCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lacy, ToddCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Littlefield, WendellCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lynn, DanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Martin, LukeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
May, MitchellCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Perry, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Poe, CameronCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sanders, TimothyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Short, RichardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stout, ChrisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Vinson, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wilson, EdwardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Yankey, DonaldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Yount, MichaelCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mhky Management Services, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Brown, DavidOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Judy, J ScottOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lacy, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Masonic Homes of Kentucky Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Mhky Management Services, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Mhky Real Estate, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Brown, DavidADP OF THE SNF
Judy, J ScottADP OF THE SNF
Lacy, ToddADP OF THE SNF
Morton, LauraADP OF THE SNF
Person, CarmelADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Jefferson County.

240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home
Jefferson County · KY · 40041
136 certified beds38.2536, -85.6620

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Laurel Heights Home for the Elderly
CCN 185003
London, KY554Not shown$0
Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center
CCN 185005
Murray, KY112Not shown$52,540
Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center
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Morgantown, KY444Not shown$0
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CCN 185008
Greenville, KY435Not shown$0
Park Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 185012
Madisonville, KY222Not shown$12,860
Brighton Cornerstone Group, LLC
CCN 185013
Madisonville, KY123Not shown$3,387

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sam Swope Care Center's CMS rating?

Sam Swope Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Sam Swope Care Center located?

Sam Swope Care Center is located at 240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY, 40041 in Jefferson County, and CMS lists 136 certified beds.

Does Sam Swope Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $14,859 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Sam Swope Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Sam Swope Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Sam Swope Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.08 across 39 facilities in Jefferson County, and 3.02 across Kentucky. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Sam Swope Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Sam Swope Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
185388
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
136
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 12 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 16, 20240578JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 16, 20240656JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 16, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 16, 20240698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2024
Aug 16, 20240757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2024
Aug 16, 20240761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 16, 20240842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 16, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
Aug 16, 20240610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 13, 2024
May 17, 20190656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 17, 2019
May 17, 20190689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 17, 2019
May 17, 20190690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 17, 2019

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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