Emerald Trace
3802 Turkeyfoot Road · Elsmere, KY · 41018 · 8593420200
54 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,318 |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 15, 2023 · 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 January 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
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 January 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 22, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | Fine | $9,318 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185481 · certified since February 23, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.