Covington, KY

The Pavilion At Kenton

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

401 East 20th Street, Covington, KY

(859) 283-6600

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

82

Certified beds

Average residents

75

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Pavilion Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-02-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

6 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.49

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.74

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.74

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.43 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

2.97

All reported nurse hours · state 4.01 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.23

RN + LPN hours · state 1.58 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.77

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.50 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.36

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.52 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.46

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.76

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.47

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

44%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

63%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,036

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

14.24

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9813

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

1.39

Baseline 22.26% · Performance 21.27% · Measure score 1.39 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.39

Healthcare-associated infections

2.93

Baseline 6.79% · Performance 6.96% · Measure score 2.93 · Achievement 2.93 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.37

Baseline 58.33% · Performance 58.06% · Measure score 1.37 · Achievement 1.37 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.16 hours · Performance 2.71 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.83%
10.72%
2.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 66 · Observed rate 21.21% · Lower 95% interval 9.51%
Discharge to community 31.88%
50.57%
18.7 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 15.63% · Lower 95% interval 20.94%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.97
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 61 · Denominator 61
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 61
Discharge self-care score 63.04%
53.69%
9.4 pts better
Numerator 29 · Denominator 46
Discharge mobility score 56.52%
50.94%
5.6 pts better
Numerator 26 · Denominator 46
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.28%
2.29%
1 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 61 · Adjusted rate 2.72%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.96%
7.12%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 6.98% · Lower 95% interval 3.79%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.1%
8.2%
7.1 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 91
Staff flu vaccination coverage 0.85%
42%
41.1 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 117
Discharge function score 69.57%
56.45%
13.1 pts better
Numerator 32 · Denominator 46
Transfer of health information to provider 92.31%
95.95%
3.6 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 26
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 6.9%
25.2%
18.3 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 29

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.7
1.9
1.8 pts worse
1.9
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.7 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
2.2
0.3 pts worse
1.8
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.9%
94.3%
8.4 pts worse
93.4%
7.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.4% · Q2 70.6% · Q3 97.2% · Q4 97.2% · 4Q avg 85.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.8%
96.2%
5.4 pts worse
95.5%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
3.8%
1 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 29.3%
15.2%
14.1 pts worse
11.4%
17.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.3% · Q2 19.0% · Q3 35.4% · Q4 27.7% · 4Q avg 29.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
6.7%
0.1 pts better
5.4%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.0% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 6.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 27.7%
29.6%
1.9 pts better
19.6%
8.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 29.2% · Q3 31.3% · Q4 23.2% · 4Q avg 27.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.3%
17.6%
4.7 pts worse
16.7%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 24.5% · Q3 20.4% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 22.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.4%
17.3%
5.9 pts better
16.3%
4.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.7%
15.6%
9.9 pts better
14.9%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.7%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.1%
19.8%
12.7 pts better
19.8%
12.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 7.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
5.5%
2.6 pts better
5.1%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.8%
83.8%
17 pts worse
81.7%
14.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 65.2% · Q2 66.1% · Q3 63.6% · Q4 73.2% · 4Q avg 66.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.1%
13.9%
3.2 pts worse
12.0%
5.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.1% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 13.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 54.5%
83.6%
29.1 pts worse
79.7%
25.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 54.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.0%
24.5%
3.5 pts better
23.9%
2.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.0% · Observed 25.0% · Expected 28.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-28 · Fire 2025-02-28

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-07-15 · Fire 2021-07-15

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-11-21 · Fire 2019-11-21

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-28

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-04-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-28

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-04-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-28

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-07-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-07-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

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 2021-07-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2021-07-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2019-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-12-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-28

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 2025-04-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2021-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-15

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-12-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-21

F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2019-12-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Berger, David

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-05-09
Frey, Christina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-14
Klein, Chaim

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-05-09
Klein, Gershon

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-05-09
Klein, Yisrael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-05-09
Krieser, Akiva

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2017-05-09
Lieberman, Nechemia

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-05-09
Moerman, Rafael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2017-05-09
Moerman, Rafael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2017-05-09
Moerman, Rafael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2017-05-09
Nielk Equities LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-05-09
Rainland Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2022-01-01
The Pavilion At Kenton Property LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-05-09
Wild Cat Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-05-09
Wildcat Holding LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-05-09

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