Villaspring of Erlanger

Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Villaspring of Erlanger

Nursing Home in Kentucky

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Villaspring of Erlanger accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Villaspring of Erlanger

Villaspring of Erlanger is a senior living community located in Erlanger, Kentucky. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term nursing, respite care, and hospice care. The community is designed to provide compassionate care in a supportive environment.
(859) 727-6700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 43.4% Above KY avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 36.1% Above KY avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 18.0% Below KY avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 3.4% Above KY avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Kentucky state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 103rd out of 170 homes in Kentucky.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 13m per day
Rank #103 / 170Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 170 homes in Kentucky.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kentucky average, with a ranking across 170 Kentucky SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Kentucky avg (3h 27m per day)
vs Kentucky avg
-7%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 34m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Kentucky average: 81.3%
Occupancy rate 86.9% Rank #82 / 175Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 175 homes in Kentucky.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kentucky average, with its statewide rank out of 175. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 83 days
Occupancy rate
86.9% Rank #82 / 175Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 175 homes in Kentucky.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kentucky average, with its statewide rank out of 175. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
83 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.4M
Operating loss
-$142.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.4M Rank #13 / 173Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 173 homes in Kentucky.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Kentucky SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$142.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #12 / 173Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 173 homes in Kentucky.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kentucky average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$6.5M
35.5% of revenue Rank #81 / 173Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 173 homes in Kentucky.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Kentucky average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.0M
Total costs $18.5M
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (nursing Facility)
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyKenton
License Number100925
CMS Certification Number185447

Ownership & Operating Entity

Villaspring of Erlanger is administrated by Amber Reilly.

Owner NameVILLASPRING HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDelicious meals served homestyle in lovely dining rooms.
Meals IncludedYes

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations
8 Rank #43 / 172Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 172 homes in Kentucky.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kentucky state average, with a ranking across all 172 KY SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Kentucky average 13.5

Citations per inspection
2.67 Rank #34 / 172Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 172 homes in Kentucky.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kentucky mean across 172 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Kentucky average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

8 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

0 minor citations More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Oct 11, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 15, 2019
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 15, 2019
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 15, 2019
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Kentucky

Villaspring of Erlanger is located in ERLANGER, Kentucky.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Kentucky.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Homemaker services Home modifications

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled
General Kentucky resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
KY

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Benefits
In-home support (up to 10 hours/week) Respite (varies) Adaptive equipment (~$500 avg.)

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+
General 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

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (5 days/year) Chore services Meal delivery ($7/meal) Minor home repairs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training Supplies (~$500/year)

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Age
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

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

Benefits
Grants (~$500-$1,500/year) for respite Supplies Care costs; counseling Training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
KY

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from ERLANGER's city center to Villaspring of Erlanger's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 208
Employees 183
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 1.58:1
10% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average ratio: 1.75:1

Avg staff/day 77
Average shift 8 hours
6% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.5 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 55,739
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 87
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

8.2%

4,557 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Other Physician: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant8708726,58391100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse270279,38391100%9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist140143,55491100%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training180182,4368897%8.7
Registered Nurse9092,24591100%8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0661,4107684%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,27291100%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician7071,2278391%9.2
Physical Therapy Aide0441,0887178%7.1
RN Director of Nursing6061,0507481%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0228426976%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker2027836875%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0667296976%5.7
Nurse Practitioner1015237077%7.5
Administrator1014806470%7.5
Dietitian1014726470%7.4
Occupational Therapy Aide3034656268%7.5
Feeding Assistant1014285763%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0333516268%5.2
Dental Services Staff1012833842%7.4
Qualified Activities Professional011731516%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114567%7.4
Medical Director0111533%5
Other Physician011533%1.7
87 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
18 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 97%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 84%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 91%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 78%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 81%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 75%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 76%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 77%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 63%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 42%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 132
Medicare
8
6.1% of residents
Medicaid
93
70.5% of residents
Private pay or other
31
23.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.6
46% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.4
24% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.8%
66% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.5%
62% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.8%
45% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.6%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
50% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
87% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
21% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 43.9%
207% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.4%
21% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
19% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
22% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
19% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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