Quick answers
- Is St Charles Homestead licensed?
- St Charles Homestead appears on the official license list of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care (list dated October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Community - Dementia Care”, license number 101185, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can St Charles Homestead have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 16. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is St Charles Homestead?
- 610 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011, Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What is the phone number of St Charles Homestead?
- (859) 331-3224, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- St Elizabeth Ft Thomas, Fort Thomas (about 3.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Celebration Villa of Highlands Crossing0.0 mi · Covington, KY · capacity 136
- The Victorian at Riverside0.0 mi · Covington, KY · capacity 40
- Celebration Villa of Summit Hills3.1 mi · Covington, KY · capacity 63
- Madonna Manor3.1 mi · Villa Hills, KY · capacity 24
- The Summit of Edgewood3.1 mi · Edgewood, KY · capacity 52
- Center for Respite Care, Inc3.1 mi · Cincinnati, OH · capacity 20
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- St Elizabeth Ft Thomas3.7 mi · Fort Thomas, KY
- Christ Hospital4.0 mi · Cincinnati, OH
- St Elizabeth Edgewood4.4 mi · Edgewood, KY
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Community - Dementia Care |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | ST CHARLES HOMESTEAD |
| License number | 101185 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 16 |
| Address | 610 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011 |
| County | Kenton |
| State | Kentucky |
| Phone | (859) 331‑3224 |
| Licensing agency | Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Kentucky — Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Health Care, list dated October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances