For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

3876 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018

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

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


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Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 7.18%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 20.21%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.64%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 18.98%

Lower is better

How Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares

Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 127-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elsmere, 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 (7.2%) is above the Kentucky average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% 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: 20.2% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (31% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (41% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.0% — 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 Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Elsmere.

How is Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 is Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.2% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 127 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

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

What explains Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating advantage in Elsmere?

Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 185445
County Kenton
Total Beds 127
Occupied Beds 114
Occupancy Rate 90%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

3876 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018

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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.

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