Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center
Winchester, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185146) · 147 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 744-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fountain Circle reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
Fountain Circle has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data do not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky. The facility has been certified since March 1978, holds 147 certified beds, and reports an average daily census of 129.6 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which includes 67 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fountain Circle holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.99 per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS's data do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Fountain Circle at this time. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current details 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?
Fountain Circle has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 43.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fountain Circle has 147 certified beds and an average daily census of 129.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which includes 67 facilities averaging a 3.1-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Fountain Circle scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided don't cover tour details; contact the facility at 8597441800 or verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185146?state=KY.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided do not specify service types; contact the facility at 8597441800 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
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.