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HomeKentuckyHighlandspring of Ft Thomas

Highlandspring of Ft Thomas

960 HIghland Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 410758595720660
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
140
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 140 certified beds with an average of 136.1 residents per day (97% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Dec 6, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.86 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 56.4% (high)

• Part of the Carespring chain (16 facilities)

Highlandspring of Ft Thomas is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored above average compared to Kentucky facilities.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
136.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 29, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Campbell
Last Inspection
Dec 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 27, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0659Potential for Harm

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey: Dec 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 13, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.58 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.86 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.25 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
56.4%
RN Turnover
43.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARESPRING HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS LP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 31, 2018
BARRY N BORTZ 06042009 TR5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization72%Oct 31, 2018
BORTZ FAMILY TRUST/KEY BANK TRUSTEE5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization9%Oct 31, 2018
EPPERS, DAVID5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual15%Oct 31, 2018
CARESPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 31, 2018
CHIRUMBOLO, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 31, 2018
EPPERS, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 31, 2018
BROWN, MOLLYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 14, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Highlandspring of Ft Thomas?▾
Highlandspring of Ft Thomas has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Highlandspring of Ft Thomas had any health inspection violations?▾
Highlandspring of Ft Thomas had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 6, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Highlandspring of Ft Thomas?▾
Highlandspring of Ft Thomas provides 3.86 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.58 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 56.4%.
How many beds does Highlandspring of Ft Thomas have?▾
Highlandspring of Ft Thomas has 140 certified beds with an average of 136.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Carespring chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Highlandspring of Ft Thomas?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Fort Thomas, Kentucky with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Fort Thomas nursing homes page.

Part of Carespring

This chain operates 16 facilities. View all →