Boonespring Transitional Care Center, Llc
Union, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185486) · 143 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 384-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Boonespring Transitional Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Boonespring reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Boonespring Transitional Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Boonespring Transitional Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Union, Kentucky (Boone County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 2019. The facility has 143 certified beds and an average daily census of 137.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Boonespring holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 47.8%, a figure families may want to ask about directly.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Boonespring is part of the Carespring chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period available in the source data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Boonespring has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Boonespring is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 47.8%; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Boonespring has 143 certified beds with an average daily census of 137.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Carespring chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Boonespring was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 5, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Boonespring scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (859) 384-1200 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (859) 384-1200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185486?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.