Valhalla Post Acute – Louisville, KY

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Valhalla Post Acute

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 254-0009
162 beds
All Louisville facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
79.81
Score /100
#3785
National Rank

#3785
of 14703 facilities
National
74.3% position
#66
of 268 in KY
State Rank
#19
of 39 in Jefferson
County Rank
#19
of 35 in Louisville
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 40245
ZIP Rank






About Valhalla Post AcuteValhalla Post Acute is located at 300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY, reachable at (502) 254-0009. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 162.0 certified beds and serves an average of 155 residents per day. It is part of the Pacs Group network (264 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2004-09-22. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Valhalla Post Acute

Address

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 162 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: PACS GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
79.81
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3785 of 14703 nationally – #66 of 268 in Kentucky

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Valhalla Post Acute may be considered for families with limited options in Louisville, KY, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightValhalla Post Acute currently provides 3 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 75.7%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 50 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 20 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours36 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours8 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 34 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours31 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $17,963. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $17963.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 82.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,785
of 14,703
National
Top 26%
#66
of 268
KY State
Top 25% in KY
#19
of 39
️ Jefferson County
#19 of 39
#19
of 35
️ Louisville
#19 of 35
#2
of 2
ZIP 40245
#2 of 2

Nationally, Valhalla Post Acute ranks 3785th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 66th out of 268 nursing homes. In Louisville, it ranks 19th out of 35 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,078 nationally and RN hours rank #6,691 nationally (#149 in KY).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 3.51 #7,813 / 14,703 #140 / 268 Below average
2023 3.76 #5,752 / 14,703 #97 / 268 Above average
2024 4.00 #4,244 / 14,703 #66 / 268 Above average
2025 4.10 #4,026 / 14,703 #60 / 268 Above average
2026 3.83 #6,078 / 14,703 #121 / 268 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 0.55 #7,824 / 14,703 #168 / 268 Below average
2023 0.60 #6,276 / 14,703 #134 / 268 Above average
2024 0.43 #9,741 / 14,703 #210 / 268 Below average
2025 0.37 #11,453 / 14,703 #231 / 268 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.60 #6,691 / 14,703 #149 / 268 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Valhalla Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2004-09-22. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (502) 254-0009 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Valhalla Post Acute holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 79.8/100, placing it #3785 of 14703 facilities nationally and #66 of 268 in Kentucky. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Valhalla Post Acute receives a reported average of 3 hours 50 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 36 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 20 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 34 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 75.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $17,963. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $17,963, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 82.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Valhalla Post Acute ranks 3785th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 66th out of 268 nursing homes. In Louisville, it ranks 19th out of 35 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,078 nationally and RN hours rank #6,691 nationally (#149 in KY). Our composite quality score of 79.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Louisville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/kentucky/louisville/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

300 Shelby Station Drive, Louisville, KY 40245
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LLC
Legal Name

LAKE FOREST POST ACUTE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 162
Average Residents / Day 155 (96% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Jefferson County, KY
City Louisville, KY
ZIP Code 40245
Approved Since September 22, 2004
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 185455
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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