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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Village Care Center

2990 Riggs Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018

Village Care Center, a 100-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Erlanger, KY, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.41
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
18
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
185440
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
86
In Hospital
No
County
Kenton
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.41 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.66 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.10
CNA Hours
2.65
Total Nursing Hours
4.41 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05

What the CMS Record Reveals About Village Care Center

Village Care Center operates 100 certified beds in Erlanger, KY with approximately 86 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues, if any, did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.66 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Village Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 19, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 17, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

C - Widespread - No harm Sep 17, 2020 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 18.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Village Care Center?
Village Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Village Care Center?
Village Care Center reports 4.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.66 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does Village Care Center have?
Village Care Center has 100 certified beds with approximately 86 residents. The facility is located at 2990 Riggs Avenue, Erlanger, KY 41018.
Does Village Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Village Care Center has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Village Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Village Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Village Care Center?
Village Care Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Village Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Village Care Center was on Nov 19, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Village Care Center?
Village Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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