nursing home in Elsmere, KY
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3876 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018 · (859) 342-8775
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 127-bed for-profit nursing home in Elsmere, Kentucky (Kenton County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 22, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 45.6% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 127
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Benjamin Landa
- Medicare-certified since
- July 20, 2000
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kenton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185445
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.38 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.01 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.20 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.6% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 15 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 127 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 119 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.5% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.5% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.2% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.8% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.5% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.9% | 19% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.7% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.2% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0927 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 19, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2025 |
| September 13, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLATSCHEK, ALEXANDER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 10/01/2018 |
| PLATSCHEK, GOLDIE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 10/01/2018 |
| U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| WOODCREST RE LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| ZIEGLER FINANCING CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| WEINER, JEFFREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/06/2023 |
| COX, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| KELMAN, MOSHE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| TACKETT, THOMAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| WEINER, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/06/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Benjamin Landa. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 3876 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018. Phone: (859) 342-8775.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.