The Pavilion At Kenton
Covington, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185038) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (859) 283-6600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Pavilion At Kenton has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
The Pavilion At Kenton reports total nurse staffing of about 2.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 76.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
The Pavilion At Kenton has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Pavilion At Kenton is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, with 82 certified beds and an average of 77.8 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since 1967. It is part of The Pavilion Group, a chain of 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Pavilion At Kenton holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 2.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 76.1%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Pavilion At Kenton has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a 76.1% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 82 certified beds and an average of 77.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of The Pavilion Group, a chain of 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (859) 283-6600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (859) 283-6600 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185038?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.