Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas
960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas is a nursing home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (859) 572-0660
- Last standard health inspection
- February 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day, on average
- 136.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Highlandspring Health Care and Rehabilitation LLC
- Chain
- Carespring
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kentucky average (9 vs 12).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0761 from severity F to E. It is from the health inspection on December 6, 2024. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
3 citations
Health inspection on February 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0761 from severity E to F. It is from the health inspection on December 6, 2024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0761 from severity F to E. It is from the health inspection on December 6, 2024. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 27, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2019.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 27, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2019.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2019.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARESPRING HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/31/2018
- BARRY N BORTZ 06042009 TR5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 72% · since 10/31/2018
- BORTZ FAMILY TRUST/KEY BANK TRUSTEE5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 9% · since 10/31/2018
- EPPERS, DAVID5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 15% · since 10/31/2018
- CARESPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/31/2018
Questions
When was Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas last inspected?
CMS lists February 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since September 27, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.