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Clifton Heights

446 Mt. Holly Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

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Clifton Heights is a nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(502) 897-1646
Last standard health inspection
December 4, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
110
Residents per day, on average
100.4
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Clifton Heights, LLC
Chain
Journey Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Kentucky average (26 vs 12).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  5. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.

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  6. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0900. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

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  7. 2 citations

    Health inspection on November 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    16 of 266 Kentucky homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0697. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0776. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 11, 2023 from $23,287 to $11,643.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 1.3 hours per resident per day.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CLIFTON OAKS CARE AND REHAB CENTER, LLC.

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.4 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.

  15. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 11, 2023 from $22,945 to $23,287.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 11, 2023 from $341,400 to $346,493.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 11, 2023 from $328,800 to $341,400.

  17. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  18. 14 citations

    Health inspection on June 11, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    15 of 266 Kentucky homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0691. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2019.

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  19. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 11, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2023.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2023.

    • Citation K0532. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a properly installed and maintained dumbwaiter or escalator.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2023.

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  20. 8 citations

    Health inspection on March 1, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

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  21. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 1, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

    • Citation E0015. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2019.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Clifton Heights last inspected?

CMS lists December 4, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Clifton Heights have?

CMS lists 26 health citations since March 1, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Clifton Heights been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Clifton Heights?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Clifton Heights a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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