River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation
920 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Compares
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Louisville, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.4%) is below the Kentucky average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 122 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 35 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Louisville, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.7% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.8% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Louisville.
How is River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation lag behind other Louisville options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 35 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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