Nursing homeActive
Sam Swope Care Center
240 Masonic Home Drive, Masonic Home, KY 400415028974907136 certified beds · 126 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
12
● 0● 10● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$14,859
2 fines
Last survey
2026-02-12
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Kentucky Office of Inspector General · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-16 | Standard | 072 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-05-17 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Kentucky Office of Inspector General publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F578
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F656
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F689
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-12Record 185388-20240816-F698
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-12Record 185388-20240816-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-13Record 185388-20240816-F842
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-17Record 185388-20190517-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-17Record 185388-20190517-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-06-17Record 185388-20190517-F690
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | Civil money penalty | $6,500 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-08-16 | Civil money penalty | $8,359 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.64
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.11
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 3.95 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.53
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 3.48 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover41%
Facility
Kentucky
National
Kentucky 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Kentucky | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.4% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 4.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mhky Real Estate, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Masonic Homes Of Kentucky Inc. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Brown, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Judy, J Scott Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacy, Todd Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mhky Management Services, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boggess, Terry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bowman, Terry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Canon, Willian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Caughron, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dreier, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Galloway, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Griggs, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Judy, J Scott Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Judy, J Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Judy, J Scott Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacy, Todd Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacy, Todd Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacy, Todd Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Laird, Geary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Littlefield, Wendell Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lynn, Dan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martin, Luke Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Masonic Homes Of Kentucky Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| May, Mitchell Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mhky Management Services, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mhky Real Estate, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morton, Laura Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perry, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Person, Carmel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Poe, Cameron Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sanders, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Short, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stout, Chris Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vinson, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilson, Edward Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yankey, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yount, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Kentucky.
No county cost figures on file for Jefferson.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Place Health Campus Louisville | 1.5 mi | 2026-02-14 | 040 |
| Seneca Place Louisville | 2.1 mi | 2025-07-04 | 0100 |
| Cherokee Park Rehabilitation Louisville | 2.4 mi | 2025-07-09 | 0122 |
| Clifton Heights Louisville | 2.3 mi | 2025-12-04 | 022 |
| Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation Louisville | 2.4 mi | 2026-02-19 | 092 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |