Emerald Trace
3802 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, KY 41018 · (859) 342-0200
Non profit - Corporation · 54 certified beds
Emerald Trace has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,318 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 22, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.August 22, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 15, 2023 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 15, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 15, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,318December 15, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kentucky average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.34 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.88 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.85 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.5% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 54 |
| Average residents per day | 44.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Village Care Center Erlanger · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Erlanger · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- VillaSpring of Erlanger Erlanger · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rosedale Green Covington · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Pavilion at Kenton Covington · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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