Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
1 of 3 nursing homes in Fort Thomas (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Kentucky statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
261
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$46,777 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is adequate but has room for improvement, with only 1 of 3 facilities recommended. Families should be aware of the avoid tier facility, which has incurred $46,777 in total fines, highlighting the need for careful selection.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ST ELIZABETH FT THOMAS SNF (85) — St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas SNF stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. Its B+ grade reflects high-quality care in a non-profit setting, emphasizing community focus and patient satisfaction. With zero fines and only 26 beds, residents benefit from personalized attention and a compassionate environment.
The other 2 Fort Thomas facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $46K.
Recommended
St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas SNF stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. Its B+ grade reflects high-quality care in a non-profit setting, emphasizing community focus and patient satisfaction. With zero fines and only 26 beds, residents benefit from personalized attention and a compassionate environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Fort Thomas Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $46,777
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Fort Thomas Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Fort Thomas's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Fort Thomas facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Fort Thomas avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Fort Thomas facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Fort Thomas, KY are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Fort Thomas (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Fort Thomas "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Fort Thomas?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.