Emerald Trace
Elsmere, KY · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 185481) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,318
Phone: (859) 342-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Trace has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Emerald Trace reports total nurse staffing of 6.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.5%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
CMS records show Emerald Trace has 1 federal fine on file totaling $9,318.00, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Emerald Trace is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Elsmere, Kentucky (Kenton County), operated under non-profit corporation ownership. The facility is certified for 54 beds and reports an average daily census of 44.1 residents. It has been Medicare-approved since February 23, 2017, and there is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emerald Trace holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measures rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 6.34 per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $9,318.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Emerald Trace.
No chain affiliation information is included in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Emerald Trace has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists Emerald Trace's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 52.5%; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,318.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Emerald Trace.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Emerald Trace is certified for 54 beds and had an average daily census of 44.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Emerald Trace is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare certification on February 23, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; Emerald Trace scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 8593420200 or check Medicare Care Compare at the listed URL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 8593420200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Emerald Trace's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185481?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.