nursing home in Nerinx, KY
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC.
466 Academy Lane, Nerinx, KY 40049 · (270) 865-5811
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. at a glance
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. is a 55-bed non-profit nursing home in Nerinx, Kentucky (Marion County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 6 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 7, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 27% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 55
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 9, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Marion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185276
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.98 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.00 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.74 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.17 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 1 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 55 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.5% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 10.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.8% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 32.5% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.2% | 14% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 35.2% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.5% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.4% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 70.5% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 22, 2025 |
| August 11, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2022 |
| August 11, 2022 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2022 |
| August 11, 2022 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| May 16, 2019 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 1, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC.'s rating?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC.?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. and how do I contact it?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC. is at 466 Academy Lane, Nerinx, KY 40049. Phone: (270) 865-5811.
About this data
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