CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1854812026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Emerald Trace

3802 Turkeyfoot Road · Elsmere, KY 41018 · Kenton County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds54CMS provider file
Recent citation rows17current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-2222025-08-222
Cycle 22023-12-1542023-12-157
Cycle 32021-10-0122021-10-010
02 / CITATION DETAIL

17 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-22 · HEALTHF0565Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-17
2025-08-22 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-26
2025-08-22 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-17
2025-08-22 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-17
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-16 · complaint
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0656Severity G · isolated actual harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-16 · complaint
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-16 · complaint
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-16
2023-12-15 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-16
2023-12-15 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2023-12-15 · FIREK0225Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2023-12-15 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2023-12-15 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2023-12-15 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2023-12-15 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2023-12-15 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-21
2021-10-01 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-10-22
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2023-12-15Fine$9,3180
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • KENTON HOUSING, INC.Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 01/01/2017
  • KNOLLMAN, LONDAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • ELDRIDGE, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/1993
  • FOSTER, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2021
  • HALDERMAN, BONNIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/22/1990
  • JONES, JULIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2020
  • KEITH, RONALDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2020
  • MIDDENDORF, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/1990
  • MIDDLETON, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2020
  • SCHIEMAN, ERICIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2018
  • SHABAZZ, TIFFANYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2019
  • SIMMONS, KELLYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/27/2011
  • WEAVER, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/12/1992
  • KEITH, RONALDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • KNOLLMAN, LONDAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • MIDDENDORF, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/04/2021
  • MIDDLETON, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • KENTON HOUSING, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours6.34per resident day
RN hours0.61per resident day
Weekend nurse hours5.86per resident day
Staff turnover52.5%CMS reported field
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