St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF
1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County · (859) 301-9980
30 certified beds, about 28 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185394 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since November 2023 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 6.52 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 3.97 of those hours.
32.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
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 4 health citations on file.
February 12, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F 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) guidance, and review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases. The facility failed to implement its infection prevention and control policies and procedures and identify and correct problems relating to infection prevention practices for 4 out of 14 sampled residents, Resident (R) 4, R11, R40, and R44. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the whole facility with a census of 28. Four observations on 02/11/2026 revealed a physician entered two residents' rooms without wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE). [...]
January 9, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 out of 2 sampled residents, Resident (R) 5. Observation on 01/07/2025 revealed a staff member entered R5's room, a Contact Plus Isolation room, to perform resident care without donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE).
November 9, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F 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 prepare food under sanitary conditions. Observations on 11/07/2023 and 11/08/2023 revealed Cold Food Server #1 moved about in the kitchen production area with her hair not restrained by the hairnet.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, review of the facility's policy, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reference: Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare settings, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe environment; and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases for five (5) of fourteen (14) sampled residents. The failures were related to improper cleaning of the residents' shared glucometers, improper hand hygiene, and improper handling of resident's medication. The residents affected were Resident #1, Resident #7 and Resident #8, Resident #207, and Resident #257. [...]
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 4 on November 9, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
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) | 6.52 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 3.97 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.35 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.74 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 32.7% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 12.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.91 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 6.99 on weekdays and 5.35 on weekends, 23% 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 7.46 in April to June 2025 to 6.52 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 | 6.52 | 3.97 | 6.99 | 5.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 28 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 8.91 | 4.68 | 9.32 | 7.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 22 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 8.52 | 4.33 | 9.00 | 7.28 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 23 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 7.46 | 3.95 | 7.91 | 6.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 28 |
| 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 short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.0 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.0 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton, Sylvia | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Colvin, Garren | Corporate director | Individual | 02/13/2015 | |
| Haught, Derek | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Hawkins, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Jackman, Jason | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Knochelmann, Kris | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Koester, Joseph | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Ladenburger, Marsha | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Moorhead, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Nelson, Kristi | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Price, Donald | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Schaeffer, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Schroer, Jeanne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Simpson, Debbie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Stevens, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Sweeney, Jackie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Colvin, Garren | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/28/2008 | |
| Frey, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Hall, Vera | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Ritchey-Baldwin, Lori | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2014 | |
| Neff, Judith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Thompson, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/10/2014 | |
| St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/16/2019 | |
| Neff, Judith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/17/2017 | |
| Thompson, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2014 |
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.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- 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 November 9, 2023: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
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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 St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on February 12, 2026. The Kentucky average is 2.9.
- Has St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns St. Elizabeth Edgewood SNF?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers. Legal business name: ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
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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