Safety Report: Carmel Manor

Fort Thomas, Kentucky · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay quality★★★★★

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

7Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
4Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
6Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of July 24, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by September 4, 2025.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F835
J
Government finding: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of July 24, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by September 4, 2025.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F656
J
Government finding: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of July 24, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by September 4, 2025.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F610
J
Government finding: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of July 24, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by September 4, 2025.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F607
J
Government finding: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of July 24, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by September 4, 2025.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F600
G
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of July 24, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 16, 2025.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
J
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 15, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by April 16, 2025.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
J
Government finding: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 15, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by April 16, 2025.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F656
G
Government finding: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 15, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by April 16, 2025.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F657
G
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Facility reported correction by April 22, 2022.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
G
Government finding: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 17, 2022. Facility reported correction by April 22, 2022.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F656

Citations by topic

5Abuse, neglect & exploitation
6Infection control
3Medications & pharmacy
4Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (12) than in the cycle before (16).

Two cycles ago
2 serious
Prior cycle
9 serious
Most recent cycle
none serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880)4December 1, 2025; July 24, 2025; March 15, 2025; March 17, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689)4December 1, 2025; July 24, 2025; March 15, 2025; March 17, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656)3July 24, 2025; March 15, 2025; March 17, 2022
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. (F761)2December 1, 2025; March 17, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607)2July 24, 2025; May 5, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658)2March 15, 2025; March 17, 2022

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
July 24, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 110 days, starting August 28, 2025
July 24, 2025Fine$291,840
March 15, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 4 days, starting April 12, 2025
March 15, 2025Fine$6,776
March 15, 2025Fine$6,500

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

38 citations across 5 inspection dates.

December 1, 2025 — 12 citations
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected December 16, 2025
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected December 16, 2025
F
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F809 · corrected December 16, 2025
F
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F802 · corrected December 16, 2025
E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F804 · corrected December 16, 2025
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected December 16, 2025
D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F698 · corrected December 16, 2025
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected December 16, 2025
D
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F628 · corrected December 16, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F585 · corrected December 16, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected December 16, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · corrected December 16, 2025
July 24, 2025 — 8 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Administration Deficiencies · F835 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
J
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
J
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
J
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F607 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
J
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected December 16, 2025
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected December 16, 2025
E
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F887 · complaint · corrected September 4, 2025
March 15, 2025 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
J
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
G
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected April 16, 2025
May 5, 2023 — 1 citation
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F607 · corrected August 1, 2023
March 17, 2022 — 10 citations (includes serious)
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected April 22, 2022
G
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected April 22, 2022
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F883 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F759 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · corrected April 22, 2022
D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F558 · corrected April 22, 2022

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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