Christian Health Center - Louisville is a large, nonprofit, corporate-owned senior care facility, comprising 122 beds and serving as part of a continuing care retirement community. The center offers a range of services for both short-term rehabilitation patients and those in need of long-term care. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing residents with financial flexibility in managing the costs associated with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
The facility maintains an overall rating reflecting average performance in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For individuals recovering after a hospital stay—such as following a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury—the center provides post-acute care aimed at fostering recovery and maximizing independence. About half of the short-term residents have been able to return home after their stay, demonstrating the center’s commitment to rehabilitation and successful discharge planning. Statistical data from recent periods indicate a low incidence of major injuries such as bone fractures or dislocations among residents, with a 0.0% rate of falls resulting in major injury being reported. Approximately 5.8% of short-term stays resulted in a serious infection that required hospitalization, and around 21.8% of these residents needed to visit the emergency room during their rehabilitation.
For residents in long-term care, Christian Health Center - Louisville focuses on supporting daily living needs, both medical and non-medical. Services include assistance with medication management, dressing, eating, and mobility. The ability to self-care is preserved in a significant majority of residents, with 83% maintaining the ability to move, eat, use the bathroom, and conduct other common activities without help. The center places emphasis on preventive care, as evidenced by 86.7% of residents receiving the annual influenza vaccination.
Staffing at Christian Health Center - Louisville averages about 4 hours and 4 minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day. However, there is a noted difference between staffing levels on weekends compared to weekdays, with weekends being rated below average for consistent staffing. This suggests a focus area for continuous improvement in ensuring steady care throughout the week.
In terms of safety and environment, regular health, fire, and safety inspections are conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Past assessments include reviews of food preparation standards and other resident activities. Inspection histories have highlighted areas such as honoring residents' rights to voice grievances, ensuring nurse and aide competencies, infection prevention and control, and monitoring antibiotic use, all of which contribute to the overall quality of care experienced by residents.
Christian Health Center - Louisville supports its residents by providing structured programs and attentive care aimed at rehabilitation and preserving daily independence. The inclusion of robust medical, nursing, and support services positions the center to address the varied and evolving needs of residents in both rehabilitation and long-term care settings. The care environment is designed to balance clinical guidelines and compassionate oversight, with a clear focus on enhancing the well-being and comfort of everyone who calls the center home.