Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas
Fort Thomas, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185383) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 572-0660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas reports total nurse staffing of 4.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky. The facility is certified for 140 beds and reports an average daily census of 135.4 residents. It has been certified since October 29, 1993, and is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.01 for Kentucky. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.25, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 48.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas is part of the Carespring chain, which includes 16 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars, higher than this facility's individual overall rating.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 48.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 140 beds and has an average daily census of 135.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Carespring chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 29, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; please contact the facility at 8595720660 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8595720660 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185383?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.