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The Pavilion at Kenton

COVINGTON, KY 41014 View Map

The Pavilion at Kenton is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

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Overview of The Pavilion at Kenton

The Pavilion at Kenton is located in historic Covington, Kentucky. It offers a full complement of senior residential, skilled living, and short-stay services accompanied by premier amenities. The facility is dedicated to the enrichment of life through integrity and direction for each resident in a gracious home-like environment.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.89/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 82

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

89.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

18% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

58% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.8M

Profit

$413.1K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$9,781,355.00

Profit

$413,146.00

Payroll costs

$3.8M

39.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.5M

Total costs $9.4M

82-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)

License Date

June 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 100266

CMS Certification Number: 185038

County: KENTON

Ownership & operating entity

The Pavilion at Kenton is administrated by CHRISTINA FREY.

Owner name: PAVILION AT KENTON FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Senior residential

Skilled living

Short-stay services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Secured and safe environment

Dedicated specialized staff 24 hours a day

Historical majestic chapel

Access to religious services

Unique restaurant style dining experience

Café located on 1st floor

Private dining room for family visits and parties

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Classes, Events, Membership

Religious Services

Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Unique restaurant style dining experience; café located on 1st floor.

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The Pavilion at Kenton

SNF

KY 41014

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89.4%

$9,559,651.00

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40.1%

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Carmel Manor

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53.5%

$13,190,739.00

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29%

85.80

1/5

4.5639

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Rosedale Green

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KNOLLMAN, LONDA

CCN: 185225

Occupancy: 88.7%

Home Revenue: $18,474,548.00

Payroll Costs: $6,347,690.00

Payroll %: 34.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 162.40

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3608

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

The Pavilion at Kenton

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KY 41014

Bed Count: 82

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WILDCAT HOLDING LLC

CCN: 185038

Occupancy: 89.4%

Home Revenue: $9,559,651.00

Payroll Costs: $3,835,784.00

Payroll %: 40.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 72.80

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.8929

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Carmel Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: THE CARMELITE SISTERS FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM

CCN: 185208

Occupancy: 53.5%

Home Revenue: $13,190,739.00

Payroll Costs: $3,824,600.00

Payroll %: 29%

Avg Residents/Day: 85.80

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5639

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 8

Baptist Life Communities

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Garrard Convalescent Home

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Covington

Pets Allowed: No

COVINGTON, KY 41014

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

24,418

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	9.2	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	34	9.7	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	83	9	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

138 staff

9.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

6.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

5.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

26.3%

of total hours from contractors

6,418 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 9 Certified Nursing Assistant: 48 Licensed Practical Nurse: 21 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	35	48	83	11,099	91	100%	9
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	21	34	4,088	91	100%	9.7
Registered Nurse	6	9	15	2,438	90	99%	9.2
Medication Aide/Technician	3	0	3	1,105	79	87%	11.5
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	604	63	69%	8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	599	70	77%	6.3
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	582	75	82%	7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	576	63	69%	7.5
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	520	62	68%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	498	90	99%	5.5
Dietitian	2	0	2	440	57	63%	7.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	356	62	68%	5.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	262	49	54%	5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	161	28	31%	5.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	34	11	12%	3.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	22	11	12%	2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	10	3	3%	3.3

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Total Health inspections 3

Near Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total Health citations 8

41% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.5

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 8

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Feb 28, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 15, 2021

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

79 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (6.3%)

Medicaid 63 (79.7%)

Private Pay/Other 11 (13.9%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 4.7

55% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score 5.5

71% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 3.6%

78% below Kentucky average.

Walking Ability Worsened 6.7%

66% below Kentucky average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 6.3%

69% below Kentucky average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%

53% below Kentucky average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.5%

39% below Kentucky average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%

60% below Kentucky average.

Depressive Symptoms 28.9%

102% above Kentucky average.

Antipsychotic Use 15.4%

1% below Kentucky average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.6%

9% below Kentucky average.

Influenza Vaccine 90.8%

6% below Kentucky average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.8%

16% above Kentucky average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 71.4%

15% worse than Kentucky average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Kentucky average

Influenza Vaccine 54.6%

35% worse than Kentucky average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Pavilion at Kenton based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 89.4% ↑ 2.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $413,146 ↓ ~$1K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,893,791 ↑ ~$160K vs 2022

Profit Margin 4.3% ↓ 0.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.7%	88.6%	92.0%	90.8%	87.0%	90.8%	94.3%	90.2%	91.5%	88.1%	86.8%	87.4%	89.4%
Beds	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82	82
Net Income	$1,191,330	$1,075,245	$1,102,090	$1,100,627	-$436,356	$13,145	$194,045	$623,894	$512,256	$97,881	$1,592,160	$414,445	$413,146
Gross Revenue	$7,144,228	$7,733,356	$7,807,538	$7,340,997	$9,314,742	$9,962,745	$2,585,401	$7,827,169	$8,240,213	$7,884,302	$8,727,793	$8,871,496	$9,559,651
Operating Expenses	$5,415,420	$5,371,094	$5,530,575	$5,117,071	$7,131,209	$7,125,673	$2,242,053	$6,389,817	$7,249,089	$7,478,820	$7,576,544	$8,707,489	$8,776,957
Net Patient Revenue	$6,567,327	$6,433,985	$6,615,161	$6,166,806	$6,609,382	$7,036,422	$2,388,665	$7,096,523	$7,421,444	$7,198,951	$8,056,856	$8,222,650	$8,968,399
Total Payroll	$3,109,574	$2,901,774	$2,949,679	$2,920,171	$3,436,310	$3,669,792	$1,429,405	$4,020,155	$4,184,068	$4,253,218	$4,224,188	$4,734,007	$4,893,791
Profit Margin %	16.7%	13.9%	14.1%	15.0%	-4.7%	0.1%	7.5%	8.0%	6.2%	1.2%	18.2%	4.7%	4.3%
Medicare %	12.9%	8.1%	7.5%	10.2%	10.1%	10.4%	6.9%	7.0%	8.2%	7.1%	7.6%	8.3%	8.2%
Medicaid %	66.4%	60.9%	58.1%	60.3%	66.1%	65.8%	75.7%	77.1%	77.1%	80.3%	81.3%	79.6%	80.7%
Private %	20.6%	31.0%	34.4%	29.4%	23.8%	23.8%	17.4%	15.9%	14.7%	12.6%	11.1%	12.1%	11.1%
Revenue/Day	$253	$242	$240	$248	$254	$258	$247	$263	$271	$272	$310	$314	$335
Cost/Day	$209	$202	$201	$206	$274	$262	$232	$237	$265	$283	$292	$333	$328
Avg Length of Stay	91.4 days	98.5 days	109.3 days	95.6 days	77.3 days	91.1 days	33.7 days	35.0 days	73.6 days	84.7 days	106.4 days	98.0 days	157.5 days

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

KY Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

KY Specifics: Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

General: Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based focus.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

KY Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: 15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

General: Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

Income Limits (2025): ~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based.

KY Specifics: Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

KY Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

The Pavilion at Kenton

The Pavilion at Kenton is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

The Pavilion at Kenton is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

The Pavilion at Kenton

The Pavilion at Kenton is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

The Pavilion at Kenton is a Nursing Home in Kentucky

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

Home and Community Based Waiver

Hart-Supported Living Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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