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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC

515 Nerinx Road, Nerinx, KY 40049

Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC, a 55-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Nerinx, KY, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
6.13
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
2
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
185276
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
55
Residents
45
In Hospital
No
County
Marion
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 6.13 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.79 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.36
CNA Hours
3.99
Total Nursing Hours
6.13 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
24.7%
RN Turnover
11.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC

Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC operates 55 certified beds in Nerinx, KY with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 2 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 6.13 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.79 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 24.7%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (2 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 11, 2022 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 31, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2019 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 1, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 27.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 10.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 17.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 31.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 23.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 80.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC reports 6.13 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.79 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 24.7%.
How many beds does Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC have?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC has 55 certified beds with approximately 45 residents. The facility is located at 515 Nerinx Road, Nerinx, KY 40049.
Does Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC has 2 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC received any fines or penalties?
No, Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC was on Aug 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC?
Loretto Living Center at Loretto Motherhouse, INC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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