Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located at 9600 Lamborne Boulevard in Louisville's southwest Valley Station community, provides skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation in one of the city's most family-rooted residential areas. The southwest Louisville corridor — encompassing neighborhoods like Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station, and Shively — is known for its close-knit community feel, suburban comfort, and easy access to everyday conveniences. Families visiting loved ones at Essex will find a range of nearby shopping and dining along Dixie Highway, including major retail centers, grocery stores, and casual restaurants. For history and outdoor recreation, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing — a beautifully restored 19th-century Ohio River estate and nature area — is located just to the south and offers a tranquil escape for families looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty. Medically, Essex's southwest location provides access to UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, which offers emergency services, surgical care, and specialty medicine for the south Louisville community. Baptist Health Louisville provides additional acute-care resources accessible via the Watterson Expressway or Gene Snyder Freeway. Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is operated by Principle Long Term Care, a management company committed to delivering compassionate, individualized skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Principle Long Term Care's operational standards prioritize adequate staffing levels, responsive family communication, and care environments that treat residents with dignity and respect. The clinical team at Essex provides a comprehensive range of services including short-term post-acute rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, IV medication administration, and 24-hour licensed nursing supervision. Residents benefit from individualized care planning and a supportive community atmosphere designed to encourage recovery and well-being. For families throughout southwest Louisville, Jeffersontown, and Shively, Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a trusted resource for skilled nursing care close to home.