D

Emerald Trace

3802 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018
Score: 43 / 100

CMS data shows Emerald Trace earning a D grade with a score of 43/100, placing it below most facilities in Kentucky. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels at Emerald Trace exceed national averages, with 6.18 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.67 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Emerald Trace, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.18 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.68 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.62 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Aug 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 7 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity G
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 8.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 28.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,318

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
54
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2