Frankfort Trails
117 Old Soldiers Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601 · Franklin County · (502) 875-7272
100 certified beds, about 94 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185159 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since June 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.96 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
49.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Journey Healthcare, an affiliated group of 33 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
July 9, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the facility's documents and policy, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for the long hall on the North Unit. Observations on 07/07/2025, 07/08/2025, and 07/09/2025 revealed a lingering odor of urine throughout the area. During the Resident Council meeting on 07/08/2025 at 2:00 PM, Residents (R) 52, R54, and R65 stated the area smelled of feces, and it needed air freshener. The residents also stated they had to cover their faces because of the odor. This had the potential to affect the 30 residents residing on the long hall of the North Unit.
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to notify the resident and the resident's representative of the bed hold notice and the transfer or discharge and the reasons for the move in writing and in a language in manner they understood as soon as practicable. The facility further failed to ensure the notice included the reason, date, and location for the transfer as well as a statement of the resident's appeal rights and the contact information for the state long term care ombudsman. The deficient practice was identified for 4 out of 18 residents investigated for transfer and or discharge, Resident (R) 18, R24, R29, and R37.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User Manual, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set [MDS] assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for 2 of 18 sampled residents, Resident (R) 28 and R57. Review of R28's admission MDS, with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/14/2024, inaccurately documented the resident was admitted with a catheter. Review of R57's two quarterly MDS, with an ARD of 02/28/2025 and 05/29/2025, both documented active diagnoses of pneumonia and septicemia without any evidence of treatment for the diagnoses. [...]
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to be adequately equipped to allow residents to call for staff assistance through a communication system which relayed the call directly to a staff member or a centralized staff work area from each resident's bedside. Observation on 07/07/2025 at 10:40 AM, revealed the call light for the resident room, bed 1 and bed 2, where Resident (R) 387 and R18 resided was not working. During an interview with R387, the resident stated their call light had not worked since Saturday, 07/05/2025.
December 17, 2021Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Observation on 12/15/2021, revealed the North Unit resident nourishment refrigerator contained foods which were not labeled or dated and were not marked with resident identification. Additionally, there was the appearance of black dots on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Further, there was the appearance of blue frost, white substance and a brown hair on the bottom shelf of the freezer.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare Providers Guideline, review of the facility's education manuals, and review of the facility's policies, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment and to help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases, including COVID-19. The facility also failed to implement interventions per the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the CDC, and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (Health Department) State guidelines for COVID-19 for four (4) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #7, #218, #368, and #369). 1. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity, and care in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality for two (2) of twenty-two (22) sampled residents (Resident #2 and Resident #271). Observation, on 12/14/2021, revealed Nurse Assistant (NA) #1 failed to knock prior to entering Resident #271's room. When Resident #271 asked NA #1 when she would make his/her bed, NA #1 walked out without responding to Resident #271. Observation, on 12/14/2021 at 12:17 PM, during the lunch meal service, revealed Resident #271 and Resident #2 were both in room [ROOM NUMBER] and NA #1 started assisting Resident #2 with meal service. [...]
June 27, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 7 on July 9, 2025, 4 on December 17, 2021, 5 on June 27, 2019.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.96 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.76 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.58 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.4% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.0% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.31 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.04 on weekdays and 2.76 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.14 in April to June 2025 to 2.96 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.96 | 0.57 | 3.04 | 2.76 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 94 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.19 | 0.57 | 3.32 | 2.85 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.18 | 0.49 | 3.29 | 2.89 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.14 | 0.48 | 3.28 | 2.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 85 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kentucky, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.71 | 4.04 | 3.40 | 3.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Kentucky
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.45 | $17.38 to $21.21 | 23,410 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.07 | $26.10 to $31.29 | 8,570 |
| Registered nurses | $38.96 | $36.38 to $46.73 | 50,300 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.1 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.6 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.3 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FRANKFORT TRAILS, LLC. CMS links this home to Journey Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 1.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Cz of Ky LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/01/2024 |
| Journey Cz Ky Healthcare Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/01/2024 |
| McGuinness, Bernard | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| Gibson, Austin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| 3 Bees Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Ajoj Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Bees Family Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Blue Ocean Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Journey Cz Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Shasam Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Gibson, Austin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 17, 2021: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.76 hours per resident per day, below the Kentucky average of 3.49.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Signature Healthcare at Heritage Hall Rehab & Well Lawrenceburg, 10.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- The Home Place at Midway Midway, 11.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Bradford Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Frankfort, 11.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Maple Grove Senior Living LLC Shelbyville, 16.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Georgetown Georgetown, 18.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Shelbyville, 19.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Georgetown, 19.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Lexington, 20.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 10 citations
Kentucky contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Kentucky. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Kentucky Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass, (800) 372-2991. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Kentucky OIG Nursing Home Inspection Findings, where Kentucky publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Frankfort Trails's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Frankfort Trails 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Frankfort Trails get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 9, 2025. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has Frankfort Trails been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Frankfort Trails accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Frankfort Trails?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Journey Healthcare. Legal business name: FRANKFORT TRAILS, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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