Emerald Trace
3802 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Emerald Trace Compares
Emerald Trace is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Elsmere, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.8%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 54 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elsmere, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (39% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (130% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (54% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 40.9% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (68% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Emerald Trace
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Emerald Trace with other nursing homes in Elsmere.
How is Emerald Trace addressing its health inspections 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 is Emerald Trace doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.8% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Emerald Trace doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.8% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Emerald Trace?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Emerald Trace lag behind other Elsmere options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Emerald Trace?
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 Elsmere
Elsmere sits in Kenton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.4% 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+
- 23,915 (14.4%)
- Median age
- 37.3 years
- Median household income
- $66,541
- Median home value
- $167,100
Demographics for Kenton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elsmere.
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