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HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS

Fort Thomas, KY · Medicare-certified · 140 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall

HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 5-star quality measures. It reports 4.17 nursing hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.1676 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1676.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.84
Licensed practical nurses
0.58
Nurse aides
2.75
Weekend nursing
3.40

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%

Resident outcomes

How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

20.9%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.8%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0.2%Steady

Residents who lost too much weight

12.3%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%Steady

Residents needing more help with daily activities

5.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

3.5%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

27.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.3%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.2%Worsening

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

25.4%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

45.1%Worsening

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98.4%Steady

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

99.6%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97%Steady

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%Steady

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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

The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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

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 February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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

The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 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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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CARESPRING · 16 homes · 4.3 stars avg
Occupancy
134.1 residents on an average day (96% of 140 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years

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