Emerald Trace
Nursing Home · Elsmere, KY
CMS certification number185481
Contact & location
3802 Turkeyfoot RoadElsmere, KY 41018
Kenton County
- Phone
- (859) 342-0200
- ZIP code
- 41018 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day
- 44.1 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Kenton Housing, INC.
- Medicare certified since
- February 23, 2017
- Participates in
- Medicare
- 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
- 6.34 (state 3.95 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.88 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.85 (state 2.36 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.86 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.5 (state 46.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 22, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 2.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-17 |
| 2025-08-22 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2023-12-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-12-15 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-12-15 | 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 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-12-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2023-12-15 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-16 |
| 2021-10-01 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-22 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $9,318 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Fine | $9,318 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Housing, INC. (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Eldridge, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Foster, Terry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Halderman, Bonnie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jones, Julie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keith, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middendorf, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middleton, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schieman, Eric (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shabazz, Tiffany (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simmons, Kelly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weaver, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keith, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knollman, Londa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middendorf, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middleton, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kenton Housing, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knollman, Londa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knollman, Londa (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Emerald Trace?
Emerald Trace has a 2-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 Emerald Trace have?
It has 54 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.
Has Emerald Trace been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $9,318 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Emerald Trace?
(859) 342-0200. The facility is located at 3802 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.