Highlandspring of Ft Thomas
960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 · (859) 572-0660
For profit - Corporation · 140 certified beds
Highlandspring of Ft Thomas has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the Kentucky average is 2.9). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 11, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 11, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.February 11, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.25 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.81 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.85 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 140 |
| Average residents per day | 135.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF Fort Thomas · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Carmel Manor Fort Thomas · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Seasons at Alexandria Alexandria · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Coldspring Transitional Care Center Newport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Highlandspring of Ft Thomas on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.