nursing home in Erlanger, KY
Villaspring of Erlanger
4220 Houston Road, Erlanger, KY 41018 · (859) 727-6700
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Villaspring of Erlanger at a glance
Villaspring of Erlanger is a 140-bed for-profit nursing home in Erlanger, Kentucky (Kenton County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 44.6% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 140
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Carespring
- Medicare-certified since
- November 3, 2000
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kenton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185447
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.82 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.42 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.6% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 5 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 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 | 140 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 134 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.6% | 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) | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.5% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.7% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.5% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 50.3% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 11.6% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.3% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 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) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 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 September 30, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 30, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 22, 2025 |
| October 11, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2019 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 16, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 16, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 25, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2019 |
| August 15, 2019 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARESPRING HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS LP Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2013 |
| BARRY N BORTZ 06042009 TR Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 72% | 10/01/2013 |
| BORTZ FAMILY IRREVOCABLE T/A Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 9% | 02/01/2014 |
| EPPERS, DAVID Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 15% | 10/01/2013 |
| CHIRUMBOLO, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| EPPERS, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2013 |
| CARESPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2007 |
| REILLY, AMBER Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Villaspring of Erlanger's rating?
Villaspring of Erlanger has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Villaspring of Erlanger receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Villaspring of Erlanger 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 Villaspring of Erlanger?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Carespring. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Villaspring of Erlanger and how do I contact it?
Villaspring of Erlanger is at 4220 Houston Road, Erlanger, KY 41018. Phone: (859) 727-6700.
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.