Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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How Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Compares

Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Louisville, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.5%) is below the Kentucky average of 16.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.

Among the 35 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Louisville, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.

By the numbers vs. Kentucky average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.5% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (48% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.4% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Louisville

Louisville sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

123,988 (16.1%)

Median age

38.4 years

Median household income

$58,196

Median home value

$178,100

Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Louisville.

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