Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-19 · Fire 2025-03-19
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Union, KY
Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
10250 US Highway 42, Union, KY
(859) 384-1200
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
143
Certified beds
Average residents
136
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Carespring
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2019-03-05
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.64
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.68
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.68
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.58
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
32%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
50%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.4 |
1.9
1.5 pts worse
|
1.9
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.2
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.3%
5.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.2%
3.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.7% |
3.8%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 67.4% |
15.2%
52.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
56 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.1% |
6.7%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.9% |
29.6%
6.7 pts better
|
19.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.7% |
17.6%
1.9 pts better
|
16.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.0% |
17.3%
10.3 pts better
|
16.3%
9.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.0% |
15.6%
8.6 pts better
|
14.9%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.2% |
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.1% |
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.3% |
5.5%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
83.8%
15.9 pts better
|
81.7%
18 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.6% |
13.9%
1.3 pts better
|
12.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.8%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.8% |
83.6%
9.2 pts better
|
79.7%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.2% |
24.5%
6.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
7.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-16 · Fire 2024-02-16
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-02-13 · Fire 2020-02-13
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-04-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-03-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-03-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-03-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-13
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-03-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-03-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-16
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-13
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-13
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2020-03-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Carespring Health Care Holdings LP
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Eppers, David
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bortz Family Irrevocable T/A
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Careco LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Carespring Health Care Management, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Chirumbolo, Christopher
Corporate Officer · Individual
Eppers, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hord, Courtney
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Jackson, Amanda
Corporate Director · Individual
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