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Summerfield Manor in Shively, KY

Summerfield Manor is a nursing home community in Shively, KY.

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1877 Farnsley Rd, Shively, KY 40216

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Overall Review of Summerfield Manor

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Social worker support stands out

Residents and families repeatedly praise the on-site social worker for being informative and responsive.

Multiple reviewers describe the social worker as knowledgeable, supportive, and helpful during the transition into the facility. Families mention feeling informed about concerns and next steps, and they say questions are addressed in a timely, professional way. Several specifically highlight named staff in that role and recommend the community partly for that added guidance.

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Cleanliness is frequently mentioned

Many reviews mention the facility feeling clean, with little to no odor.

A number of reviewers say hallways and rooms look clean and well kept, and they mention a fresh, odor-free environment. Some also connect cleanliness with a more welcoming feeling during their stay or visit. At the same time, at least one reviewer reports a negative cleanliness experience during a visit, saying the room needed additional cleaning.

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Food quality draws mixed feedback

Reviews are split on meal quality, ranging from restaurant-style praise to complaints about meals.

Several reviewers compliment the food, describing it as varied, good, and not like typical “hospital food,” with attention to different diets. Others report dissatisfaction, including complaints that meals were poor, cold, or not matching stated allergen needs. One reviewer also characterizes the overall food experience as lacking during their stay.

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Call-button delays and neglect reports

Some reviewers describe long waits for help and serious lapses in basic care.

A recurring negative thread is residents left waiting for assistance, including long delays responding to call buttons and unmet needs with toileting and hygiene. Several reviewers describe residents being unattended or left in soiled conditions for extended periods, and others mention falls or missed care needs. Even among critical reviews, some note that issues appear worse when staffing is thin or when help is not responded to promptly.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Louisville International-Standiford (5 miles away) Louisville International-Standiford (5 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience at Stitzel-Weller (0.4 miles)
  • Bc Roosters (1.5 miles)
  • Sues Touch Of Country (2.5 miles)
  • Tavern (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.1 miles)
  • Granville Inn (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kentucky One Health (2 miles)
  • Norton Pavilion Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Norton Children's Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • 3 East Olop (5.7 miles)
  • Norton Southwest Hospital (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Kemper And Kemper MDS (2.1 miles)
  • Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics PSC (2.7 miles)
  • Southend Medical Clinic PSC (2.7 miles)
  • Caritas Medical Mall (3.7 miles)
  • Valley Medical (3.8 miles)
  • Valley Medical (3.8 miles)
  • Diamond, Harvey M, Md - Occupational Physician Service (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • North Lime Coffee and Donuts (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.1 miles)
  • Quills Coffee (5.4 miles)
  • Heine Brothers' - Longest Ave in the Highlands (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Beechmont Baptist Church (2.8 miles)
  • Central Presbyterian Church (3.8 miles)
  • St Joseph's (6 miles)

Parks

  • Central Park (3.3 miles)
  • Iroquois Park (3.4 miles)
  • Shawnee Park (4.5 miles)
  • Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere (4.7 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (5.3 miles)
  • Falls of the Ohio State Park (5.7 miles)
  • Riverview Park (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • SDF Arrivals (4 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (4 miles)
  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) (4 miles)
  • TSA Pre️ (4.1 miles)

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