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Highlandspring of Ft Thomas
960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 140 beds, Highlandspring of Ft Thomas serves Fort Thomas in Campbell County, Kentucky and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kentucky median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 5, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 48.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Campbell Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 11 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.4 | 7.7 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 50.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 267 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kentucky average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Feb 2026, 6 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×2 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.3%, RNs 31.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.8% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.2% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Highlandspring Health Care And Rehabilitation Llc. Chain: Carespring (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carespring Health Care Holdings LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/31/2018 |
| Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 72% | 10/31/2018 |
| Carespring Health Care Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Campbell County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF | Fort Thomas | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | — | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Coldspring Transitional Care Center | Cold Spring | 143 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7.7 | — | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Carmel Manor | Fort Thomas | 95 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 40.0 | $305K | 1 Dec 2025 |
| The Seasons At Alexandria | Alexandria | 117 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14.5 | $246K | 15 Aug 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Campbell County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Highlandspring of Ft Thomas been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Highlandspring of Ft Thomas been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Highlandspring of Ft Thomas compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Highlandspring of Ft Thomas?
It is part of the Carespring chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Carespring Health Care Holdings LP, Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr and Carespring Health Care Management, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Highlandspring of Ft Thomas last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.