Sansbury Care Center

Nursing Home · Saint Catharine, KY

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Church related

CMS certification number185297

Contact & location

2625 Bardstown Road
Saint Catharine, KY 40061
Washington County
Phone
(859) 336-3974
ZIP code
40061 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
48
Residents per day
39.2 (82% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Legal name
Sansbury Care Center, INC.
Medicare certified since
August 19, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.92 (state 3.95 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.83 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.89 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.20 (state 2.36 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.04 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.7 (state 46.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
27.3 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 2, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
5 health · 6 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-02 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-30
2024-08-08 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2019-12-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-01-06
2019-12-05 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-01-06
2019-12-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-01-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $5,346 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-08Fine$5,346

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sansbury Care Center, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Guthrie, Gayle (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Medley, Donna (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Melia, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rule, Rosemary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Guthrie, Gayle (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Melia, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sansbury Care Center?

Sansbury Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Kentucky.

How many beds does Sansbury Care Center have?

It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.

Has Sansbury Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $5,346 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Sansbury Care Center?

(859) 336-3974. The facility is located at 2625 Bardstown Road, Saint Catharine, KY 40061.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.