CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Emerald Trace is a 2-star Medicare certified nursing home in Elsmere, Kentucky with 54 certified beds. It has been operating since 2017. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENTON HOUSING, INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 2017 |
| KNOLLMAN, LONDA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| ELDRIDGE, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 8, 1993 |
| FOSTER, TERRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2021 |
| HALDERMAN, BONNIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 22, 1990 |
| JONES, JULIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2020 |
| KEITH, RONALD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2020 |
| MIDDENDORF, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 8, 1990 |
| MIDDLETON, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2020 |
| SCHIEMAN, ERIC | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2018 |
| SHABAZZ, TIFFANY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2019 |
| SIMMONS, KELLY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 27, 2011 |
| WEAVER, PAUL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 12, 1992 |
| KEITH, RONALD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2023 |
| KNOLLMAN, LONDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| MIDDENDORF, MARK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 4, 2021 |
| MIDDLETON, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2023 |
| KENTON HOUSING, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| KNOLLMAN, LONDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Emerald Trace and nearby alternatives.
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