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Windsor Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

125 Sterling Way, Mount Sterling, KY 40353144 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 2.0)
  • High staff turnover (52%)
  • High RN turnover (70%)

Bottom 25% in KY · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in REGENCY CARE chain · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Families considering Windsor Care Center will find a facility that is consistently praised for its kind and attentive staff. Because the available reviews are brief and lack specific operational details, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily interactions and ask specific questions about your loved one's unique care needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews analyzed
Windsor Care Center receives positive feedback from families who appreciate the kind and caring nature of the staff. While the reviews are limited in detail, they consistently highlight a welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and caring nursing staff
  • Welcoming environment for visitors
  • Helpful and attentive care

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.02018(1)5.02019(1)5.02020(2)5.02025(1)

Distribution

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4
4
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3
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2
0
1
0

How They Respond to Reviews

20%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the current staffing levels, how does the team ensure that each resident receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed the facility has had some recent state violations; could you walk me through the steps you are taking to address those concerns and improve your health inspection outcomes?
  • 3Since the nursing staff is frequently praised for being kind and attentive, how do you foster that positive culture among your team members?
  • 4What specific activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another on a daily basis?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
  • 6I see that you occasionally respond to feedback online; how do you use family input and suggestions to make ongoing improvements to the care provided here?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Great place for my Daddy. They are so kind and caring.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Very caring and helpful for the residents and visitors

Visitor · 2019★★★★★

Wonder facility and healthcare providers!

Visitor · 2020★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.31hrs
42%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.66hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
52%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
70%
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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
12.1%
KY
16.5%
Montgomery
25.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.3%
US
14.4%
KY
14.7%
Montgomery
8.7%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.6%
US
15.4%
KY
16.4%
Montgomery
12.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.5%
US
15.3%
KY
15.5%
Montgomery
10.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.7%
US
19.5%
KY
29.6%
Montgomery
23.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
KY
94.3%
Montgomery
90.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
KY
83.6%
Montgomery
71.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
KY
83.9%
Montgomery
73.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
KY
1.7%
Montgomery
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Well above state avg (3.4)
5 complaint-triggered

Windsor Care Center has significant concerns with 4 complaint-triggered deficiencies where families reported issues including accident prevention, abuse/neglect response, and resident notification rights. The facility shows recurring problems across multiple surveys in fire safety systems, care planning, and electrical systems. Most deficiencies appear to be corrected after identification, but the pattern of repeated violations and family complaints warrants careful scrutiny during any visit.

Mar 6, 2026Complaint
1
0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Nov 14, 2025Complaint
2
0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Mar 13, 2025Routine
10
0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0916ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0623ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0363MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0865MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

May 3, 2024Routine
22
0293ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0351ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0914ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0912ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0225ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0321ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0374ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0920ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0688ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0644MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0687MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0693MinorCorrected

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.

0887MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

May 3, 2024Complaint
2
0610ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0600MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Aug 29, 2019Routine
15
0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0232ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0550ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0321MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0361MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

0363MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0524MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0604MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0657MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 22, 2025

$13,520

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Windsor Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Regency Care

Chain Size

4 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 3 of 4 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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