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Woodcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Elsmere, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185445) · 127 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.01★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 342-8775 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Woodcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Woodcrest reports total nurse staffing of about 3.5 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.

Woodcrest has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is listed for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Woodcrest Nursing And… Woodcrest Nursing And…: 4★ 4★ KY average KY average: 3.01★ 3.01★ Benjamin Landa chain avg Benjamin Landa chain avg: 3.4★ 3.4★

About this facility

Woodcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Elsmere, Kenton County, Kentucky, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 2000. The facility has 127 certified beds and an average daily census of 118.8 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Woodcrest holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 2 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.49879 per resident per day, including 0.38137 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.

CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility in the provided data.

Woodcrest is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.

Data source: CMS 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?

Woodcrest has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Woodcrest is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.5 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 45.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The provided CMS data does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Woodcrest has 127 certified beds and an average daily census of 118.8 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 Benjamin Landa chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Woodcrest was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on July 20, 2000.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 4-star rating.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 859-342-8775 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 859-342-8775 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review Woodcrest's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185445?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.