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Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

10250 Us Highway 42, Union, KY 41091143 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
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What this means for your family

Choosing Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.66hrs
88%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.84hrs
94%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility63.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
63.9%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Boone
14.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.6%
US
19.4%
KY
19.4%
Boone
23.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Boone
15.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Better than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Boone
14.8%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Boone
93.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
26.3%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Boone
22.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.8%
Better than Avg
Here
99.8%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Boone
76.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.8%
Better than Avg
Here
92.8%
US
79.8%
KY
83.6%
Boone
71.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Boone
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (3.4)
4 complaint-triggered
Clean record — no deficiencies

Four families filed complaints leading to deficiencies in care planning, safety oversight, appropriate treatment, and trauma-informed care in 2024. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, care planning, and safety protocols across multiple surveys from 2020 to 2024. While all deficiencies have reported correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in critical safety and care areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Mar 19, 2025Routine
1
0781Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Feb 16, 2024Routine
13
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Feb 16, 2024Complaint
4
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Feb 13, 2020Routine
3
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Carespring

Chain Size

16 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.2/5 · Rank 10 of 16

Ownership & Management

Owners

Carespring Health Care Holdings Lp

Owner · Organization

100%

Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

72%

Bortz Family Irrevocable T/a

Owner (parent company) · Organization

9%

Eppers, David

Owner (parent company)

15%

Key personnel

Hord, CourtneyW-2 Managing EmployeeJackson, AmandaOfficer / DirectorChirumbolo, ChristopherOfficer / DirectorEppers, DavidOfficer / DirectorCareco LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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