Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation
2141 Sycamore Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
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Follow this homeSycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since April 5, 201923 (Kentucky average 12)
- Fines in the past three years2, $21,879 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0689 from severity G to D. It is from the health inspection on April 5, 2019. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2026
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2024.
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 March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2019.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 20, 2024 from $6,152 to $6,233.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 20, 2024 from $9,465 to $6,152.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 12, 2024 from $24,070 to $15,646.
Health inspection on September 20, 2024
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $6,233 on September 20, 2024.
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Citation F0576. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2019.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 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 October 16, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2019.
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 October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2019.
Fire safety inspection on September 20, 2024
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
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 October 16, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2024.
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 October 16, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
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 October 16, 2024.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on April 12, 2024
2 citationsCMS 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.
24 of 266 Kentucky homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $15,646 on April 12, 2024.
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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 March 15, 2024.
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 March 15, 2024.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 5, 2019
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
13 of 266 Kentucky homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2019.
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Citation F0656. Severity G: actual 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 May 14, 2019.
Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2019.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2019.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 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 May 14, 2019.
Citation F0635. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2019.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 May 14, 2019.
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 May 14, 2019.
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 May 14, 2019.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 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 May 14, 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 May 14, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on April 5, 2019
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 6 citations
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2019.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2019.
Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2019.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2019.
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 June 6, 2019.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (502) 895-5417
- Last standard health inspection
- February 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day, on average
- 85.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Cv Louisville Opco I, LLC
- Chain
- Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Kentucky average (23 vs 12).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CLEARVIEW HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT KY LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2020
Questions
When was Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists February 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since April 5, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $21,879 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.