HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS
960 Highland Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
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How HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS Compares
HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS is a 140-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Thomas, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.8%) is below the Kentucky average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Thomas, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.9% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (27% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better 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 HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS with other nursing homes in Fort Thomas.
What keeps HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.9% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HIGHLANDSPRING OF FT THOMAS's rating advantage in Fort Thomas?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas sits in Campbell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 14,811 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $63,152
- Median home value
- $173,400
Demographics for Campbell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Thomas.
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