Carmel Manor
100 Carmel Manor Road · Fort Thomas, KY · 41075 · 8597815111
95 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (5 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $312,265 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$312,265 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
80% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 80% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $312,265 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025
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.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 24, 2025 | Fine | $291,840 |
| July 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | 110 days |
| March 15, 2025 | Fine | $10,000 |
| March 15, 2025 | Fine | $10,425 |
| March 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185208 · certified since July 5, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.