HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS – Fort Thomas, KY

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas

960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 572-0660
140 beds
All Fort Thomas facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
83.12
Score /100
#2363
National Rank

#2363
of 14703 facilities
National
83.9% position
#44
of 268 in KY
State Rank
#2
of 5 in Campbell
County Rank
#2
of 3 in Fort Thomas
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 41075
ZIP Rank






About Highlandspring Of Ft ThomasHighlandspring Of Ft Thomas is located at 960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY, reachable at (859) 572-0660. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 140.0 certified beds and serves an average of 136 residents per day. It is part of the Carespring network (16 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-10-29. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas

Address

960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 140 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CARESPRING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ Zero fines across all 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
83.12
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2363 of 14703 nationally – #44 of 268 in Kentucky

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas offers a mid-range care option in Fort Thomas, KY. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightHighlandspring Of Ft Thomas currently provides 3 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 38 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 56.4%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 51 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 35 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours39 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 15 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryHighlandspring Of Ft Thomas has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 22.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,363
of 14,703
National
Top 16%
#44
of 268
KY State
Top 16% in KY
#2
of 5
️ Campbell County
#2 of 5
#2
of 3
️ Fort Thomas
#2 of 3
#2
of 3
ZIP 41075
#2 of 3

Nationally, Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas ranks 2363rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.1/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 44th out of 268 nursing homes. In Fort Thomas, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,857 nationally and RN hours rank #5,984 nationally (#134 in KY).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 3.44 #8,377 / 14,703 #158 / 268 Below average
2023 3.51 #7,770 / 14,703 #152 / 268 Below average
2024 3.38 #9,337 / 14,703 #197 / 268 Below average
2025 3.40 #9,846 / 14,703 #196 / 268 Below average
2026 3.86 #5,857 / 14,703 #112 / 268 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank KY State Rank Note
2022 0.85 #3,284 / 14,703 #54 / 268 Top 25%
2023 0.71 #4,501 / 14,703 #86 / 268 Above average
2024 0.64 #5,386 / 14,703 #114 / 268 Above average
2025 0.73 #4,349 / 14,703 #97 / 268 Above average
2026 0.64 #5,984 / 14,703 #134 / 268 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-10-29. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (859) 572-0660 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 83.1/100, placing it #2363 of 14703 facilities nationally and #44 of 268 in Kentucky. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas receives a reported average of 3 hours 51 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 38 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 39 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 35 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 22.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas ranks 2363rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.1/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within KY, it ranks 44th out of 268 nursing homes. In Fort Thomas, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,857 nationally and RN hours rank #5,984 nationally (#134 in KY). Our composite quality score of 83.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Fort Thomas, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/kentucky/fort-thomas/

Contact and Location

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Address

960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
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Legal Name

HIGHLANDSPRING HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 140
Average Residents / Day 136 (97% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Campbell County, KY
City Fort Thomas, KY
ZIP Code 41075
Approved Since October 29, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 185383
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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