Nursing homes › Kentucky › Highlandspring of Ft Thomas
960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 · (859) 572-0660 · 140 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 265 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Carespring, a group operating 16 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 4.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $86,280 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.25 (Kentucky median: 3.75). RN hours: 0.81. Weekend total: 3.36. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 9 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-11 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-13 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARESPRING HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS LP | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/31/2018 |
| BARRY N BORTZ 06042009 TR | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 72% | since 10/31/2018 |
| BORTZ FAMILY TRUST/KEY BANK TRUSTEE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 9% | since 10/31/2018 |
| EPPERS, DAVID | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 15% | since 10/31/2018 |
| CHIRUMBOLO, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2018 |
| EPPERS, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2018 |
| CARESPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2018 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Highlandspring of Ft Thomas — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 185383), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/highlandspring-of-ft-thomas-fort-thomas-ky/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 185383. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.