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Emerald Trace in Elsmere, KY

Emerald Trace is a nursing home community in Elsmere, KY.

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Emerald Trace in Elsmere, KY

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  • Interior

    A stylish and modern living room featuring a stone fireplace, neatly arranged shelves, and elegant decor.

  • Outdoors

    A construction worker taking a selfie on a snowy day.

  • Decor

    A vibrant and cozy bedroom featuring colorful bedding and a well-decorated wall.

  • Architecture

    A beautifully designed two-story house featuring a modern architectural style and a welcoming front yard.

  • Nature

    Getting a workout in while enjoying a view of nature.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A caregiver assists an elderly individual in a wheelchair during a physical therapy session.

3802 Turkeyfoot Road, Elsmere, KY 41018

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4.1 from 46 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Emerald Trace

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy stand out

Residents describe rehabilitation progress and strong therapy support.

Several residents and families say the therapy experience helped with recovery after hospital stays, including regaining mobility and returning toward independent living. A few reviews specifically highlight PT/OT involvement and the balance of therapy support with daily needs. Others describe clear progress over the course of a stay, even when outcomes varied by the individual.

common 12 reviews mention this

Staff care is a consistent plus

Many reviews say the staff is kind, attentive, and goes the extra mile.

Across multiple reviews, families describe nursing and caregiving teams as friendly, supportive, and engaged with residents. Several mention aides and therapists taking time to listen and guide during transitions, which is part of why they felt comfortable leaving a loved one in the building. A number of reviews also say staff were responsive to daily needs and helped residents feel more at ease.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication and phones draw criticism

Some families report hard-to-reach phones and missed updates.

A set of reviews raise concerns about responsiveness once a loved one is admitted, including unanswered calls, lack of callbacks, and difficulty reaching nurses. Others describe long waits for assistance or difficulty getting updates on medical condition and therapy progress. At the same time, a few other reviewers say they were kept informed, but the negative experiences are specific about phone access and communication breakdowns.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining gets both praise for taste and complaints about quality.

Some residents and families say the meals were excellent and that the food was better than they expected, with appreciation for how meals supported daily routines. Others complain that food was cold or not good, and one review calls the food awful. There are also mentions of communal dining and dietary handling needs, including attention to how food is prepared for residents who need specific cut-size preferences.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, homey facility design

Residents and visitors often note cleanliness and a home-like feel.

Several reviews describe the facility as clean, well kept, and newer, with a layout that feels more comfortable than an institutional nursing setting. A few mention private rooms and being able to furnish nothing, along with rooms described as cozy or roomy for visitors. Even when experiences were negative, the “clean and well kept” detail is still mentioned in at least one review.

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Features

Housing

  • 54 resident community capacity 54 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (6 miles away) Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Shire US (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Faith Community Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Remke Market (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • President's Park (2.2 miles)
  • Eagle Ridge Playground (3.5 miles)
  • Oakbrook Park (5.5 miles)
  • Mills Rd Park (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • OB-Gyn Speclst of Northern Ky (2.3 miles)
  • OB- Gyn Specialists of Northern Kentucky (2.3 miles)
  • Figure Weight Loss (2.7 miles)
  • OrthoCincy (2.7 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Physician's Group (2.8 miles)
  • Primary Pediatrics (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Elizabeth Baby Center (2.7 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Healthcare (2.7 miles)
  • St Elizabeth Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • Albright Health Center (7.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • KFC (2.7 miles)
  • White Castle (2.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
  • Rafferty's (3.2 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (3.2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Seven Hills Church (2.9 miles)
  • Berean Baptist Church (5.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (5.9 miles)
  • Community Family Church (6.1 miles)
  • St Dominic Church (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • DHL Security (4.9 miles)
  • DHL Express CVG Hub (4.9 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (5.8 miles)
  • Concourse A (6 miles)
  • Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (6.1 miles)
  • Main Terminal (6.1 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint (6.1 miles)

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