Cherokee Park Rehabilitation
Louisville, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185237) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,054 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (502) 451-0990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of about 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,054.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, first approved for certification on February 11, 1991. The facility is certified for 104 beds and reports an average daily census of 96.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of a chain associated with Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper, which operates 79 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cherokee Park Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.34, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,054.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory oversight.
Data reflect CMS Care Compare records as provided; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cherokee Park Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 58.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,054.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 104 beds, with an average daily census of 96.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of a chain associated with Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper, which operates 79 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 11, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5024510990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5024510990 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185237?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.