Highlandspring of FT Thomas
Nursing Home · Fort Thomas, KY
CMS certification number185383
Contact & location
960 Highland AvenueFort Thomas, KY 41075
Campbell County
- Phone
- (859) 572-0660
- ZIP code
- 41075 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 135.4 (97% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Highlandspring Health Care and Rehabilitation LLC
- Chain
- Carespring (16 facilities, avg 4.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 29, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.25 (state 3.95 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.81 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.85 (state 2.36 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.36 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.3 (state 46.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 31.6 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 11, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 4 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-06 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2019-09-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-22 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Carespring Health Care Holdings LP (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Barry N Bortz 06042009 TR (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 72% | |
| Bortz Family Trust/Key Bank Trustee (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 9% | |
| Eppers, David (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 15% | |
| Chirumbolo, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eppers, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carespring Health Care Management, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, Molly (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Highlandspring of FT Thomas?
Highlandspring of FT Thomas has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Kentucky.
How many beds does Highlandspring of FT Thomas have?
It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 135 residents per day.
Has Highlandspring of FT Thomas been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Highlandspring of FT Thomas?
It is part of Carespring and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Highlandspring of FT Thomas?
(859) 572-0660. The facility is located at 960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.