For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC

10250 US Highway 42, Union, KY 41091

4.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
143 Certified Beds
76 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

Official Government Ratings

Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 1.43%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 14.72%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.93%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 29.34%

Lower is better

How Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC Compares

Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC is a 143-bed for-profit nursing facility in Union, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.4%) is below the Kentucky average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 143 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Kentucky average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.7% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (72% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC with other nursing homes in Union.

How is Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC addressing its staffing levels rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.4% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 143 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Union

Union sits in Boone County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
17,968 (13.6%)
Median age
38.0 years
Median household income
$82,838
Median home value
$194,700

Demographics for Boone County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Union.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 185486
County Boone
Total Beds 143
Occupied Beds 136
Occupancy Rate 95%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

Location

10250 US Highway 42, Union, KY 41091

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.