Villaspring of Erlanger
4220 Houston Road · Erlanger, KY · 41018 · 8597276700
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Carespring
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D September 11, 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 September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
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 September 25, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E August 15, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185447 · certified since November 3, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.