Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Louisville, KY · 128 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 15, 2025
CMS Certification Number 185288 · first certified September 1991
Ownership
Operated by VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KY
3 citations — more than 13% of the 267 certified nursing homes in KY. Compared within KY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: July 2026 to April 2030. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in KY are typically surveyed 14–59 months after the last one (median 28), measured over 391 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 3 |
| Median facility in KY | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2018 | 0 |
| February 14, 2020 | 2 |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 1 | 2020-02-14 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2020-02-14 |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | 1 | 2025-05-15 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 15, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2025) |
February 14, 2020 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 12, 2020) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 12, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.