Myth:

Many claim that there was a cover up to hide the real death totals in order to convince the state to keep Waverly Hills funding intact.

Reality:

Waverly Hills was funded by Jefferson County and overseen by the Louisville Board of Tuberculosis Hospitals. In the 20s when they were trying to increase funding to allow for the larger facility, They were actually known to exaggerate the conditions to help ensure sympathetic support for the new building.