Public Record
Little Sisters of the Poor
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 35
- Avg. residents per day
- 28.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 23
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-05-16
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Citations
23 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0026Generalpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0029Generalpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0568Generalpotential for harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0838Generalpotential for harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Little Sisters of the Poor?
- Little Sisters of the Poor is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Louisville, KY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 185260.
- What is the CMS rating for Little Sisters of the Poor?
- Little Sisters of the Poor has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Little Sisters of the Poor have?
- Little Sisters of the Poor is certified for 35 beds. It serves an average of 28.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does Little Sisters of the Poor have?
- Little Sisters of the Poor has 23 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Little Sisters of the Poor last inspected?
- Little Sisters of the Poor was last inspected on May 16, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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