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Emerald Trace

Elsmere, KY · Medicare-certified · 54 beds

In good standing
Non-profit
2 of 5 overall

Emerald Trace in Elsmere, KY has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2 out of 5 for health inspections and quality measures, but 4 out of 5 for staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 6.96 hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

6.9554 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: August 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.9554.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.70
Licensed practical nurses
2.19
Nurse aides
4.06
Weekend nursing
6.22

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

22.8%

Residents with a fall causing major injury

12%4.5%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

11.9%3.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

9.5%

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

23.8%

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

14%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

28.6%

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

2.9%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

16.5%46.3%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

4.5%0%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97.3%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

99.1%98.8%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G

The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,318 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Dec 15, 2023

    $9,318

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
41.9 residents on an average day (78% of 54 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 9 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.