The Pavilion at Kenton
401 East 20th Street, Covington, KY 41014
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How The Pavilion at Kenton Compares
The Pavilion at Kenton is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Covington, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the Kentucky average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 82 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Covington, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (49% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — 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 The Pavilion at Kenton
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Pavilion at Kenton with other nursing homes in Covington.
How is The Pavilion at Kenton addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is The Pavilion at Kenton doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.3% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Pavilion at Kenton keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 5.1% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Pavilion at Kenton maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 82 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Pavilion at Kenton?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Pavilion at Kenton lag behind other Covington options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Covington
Covington 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 Covington.
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