Clifton Heights

Special Focus Facility candidate · For profit - Limited Liability company · JOURNEY HEALTHCARE chain · 110 certified beds · CCN 185176 · CLIFTON HEIGHTS, LLC · Jefferson · KY


Clifton Heights is a 110-bed nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1984-12-20. It averages 91.8 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Clifton Heights?

CMS lists 35 health-inspection deficiencies for Clifton Heights since 2019-03-01, 13 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2025-12-04.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-12-04F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2025-12-04F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-11-22F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.J
2025-11-22F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.G
2023-08-11F0600, F0835, F0867Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.K
2023-08-11F0607, F0609, F0684Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J
2023-08-11F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2023-08-11F0550, F0689Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-06-11F0656, F0689Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2023-06-11F0584, F0812Honor 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2023-06-11F0558, F0609, F0641, F0686, F0690, F0691, F0693, F0695, F0761, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2019-03-01F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2019-03-01F0584, F0730Honor 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. / Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E
2019-03-01F0656, F0657, F0842, F0880, F0908Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D

How is Clifton Heights staffed relative to the KY average?

MeasureThis facilityKY average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.611753.95044
Total nursing staff turnover (%)78.946.4
Average number of residents per day91.881.9

Who owns Clifton Heights, and what chain is it in?

Clifton Heights is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name CLIFTON HEIGHTS, LLC and belongs to the JOURNEY HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTJOURNEY CZ OF KY LLCsince 08/01/2024
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTJOURNEY CZ KY HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLCsince 08/01/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERMCGUINNESS, BERNARDsince 08/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLKAPOOR, SANDEEP, MCGUINNESS, BERNARD, SMITH, RHONDAsince 08/01/2024
ADP OF THE SNFKAPOOR, SANDEEP, SMITH, RHONDAsince 07/23/2025

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