Quick answers
- Where is The Pavilion at Kenton?
- 401 East 20th Street, Covington, KY 41014, in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What is the phone number of The Pavilion at Kenton?
- (859) 283-6600, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Pavilion at Kenton?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Pavilion at Kenton been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for The Pavilion at Kenton.
- What did inspectors find at The Pavilion at Kenton?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 15, 2021 to August 14, 2026), Medicare lists 34 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (July 15, 2021 to August 14, 2026), The Pavilion at Kenton had 34 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 2.95 hours per resident per day; the Kentucky average is 3.99 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 26, 2026 — 28 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 26, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 26, 2026 (standard health inspection); August 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0656 Level 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 residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 26 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0576 Level E
“Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.”
F0584 Level 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.”
F0585 Level E
“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.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0693 Level E
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0699 Level E
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0925 Level E
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level 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.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0810 Level D
“Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.”
Previous cycle: February 28, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 28, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level F
“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.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: July 15, 2021 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 15, 2021 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0901 Level F
“Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0541 Level D
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0916 Level F
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.72 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.69 | 2.39 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.95 | 3.99 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.77 | 3.48 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 80.0% | 45.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 75.0% | 40.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 7 nursing homes: The Pavilion Group.
Legal business name: Pavilion at Kenton for Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (9)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Cat Holdings LLC | Direct owner | — | May 9, 2017 |
| Wildcat Holding LLC | Direct owner | — | May 9, 2017 |
| Nielk Equities LLC | Indirect owner | 25% | May 9, 2017 |
| Rainland Holdings LLC | Indirect owner | 5% | January 1, 2022 |
| Berger, David | Indirect owner | 20% | May 9, 2017 |
| Klein, Chaim | Indirect owner | 8% | May 9, 2017 |
| Klein, Gershon | Indirect owner | 8% | May 9, 2017 |
| Klein, Yisrael | Indirect owner | 8% | May 9, 2017 |
| Lieberman, Nechemia | Indirect owner | 24% | May 9, 2017 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 72.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | The Pavilion Group |
| Legal business name | Pavilion at Kenton for Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1967-02-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 401 East 20th Street, Covington, KY 41014 |
| County | Kenton County |
| State | Kentucky |
| Phone | (859) 283‑6600 |
| CMS Certification Number | 185038 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Rosedale Green1.8 mi · Covington, KY · 5 of 5 stars
- Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas1.9 mi · Fort Thomas, KY · 4 of 5 stars
- Carmel Manor3.2 mi · Fort Thomas, KY · 1 of 5 stars
- Madonna Manor4.5 mi · Villa Hills, KY · 1 of 5 stars
- Lincoln Crawford Care Center4.6 mi · Cincinnati, OH · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- St Elizabeth Ft Thomas2.0 mi · Fort Thomas, KY · Acute Care Hospital
- Christ Hospital3.7 mi · Cincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC4.8 mi · Cincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13