ElderGrade
B

76.5/100

Above average

Telford Terrace

1025 Robert L Telford Drive, Richmond, KY 40475

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 5 in Madison County (859) 626-5200
Certified beds
26
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 89%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • No citations recorded in the last 3 years

Staffing

24.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.1 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 89% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.71 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.10 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.86 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 89.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: December 11, 2025 (8 months ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

D Feb 24, 2023 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Jan 15, 2022 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Jan 15, 2022 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2022 F0638

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 15, 2022 F0761

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 15, 2022 F0636

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 15, 2022 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
REED, MICHAEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BALLARD, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BROOKS, PAMELA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DEVERS, DUSTIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FERGUSON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NEY, MARSHALL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OGDEN, MARION Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
REED, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHELTON, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
VANCE, JACKIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
YODER, ERVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BROOKS, PAMELA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Telford Terrace

What is the ElderGrade for Telford Terrace? +

Telford Terrace holds an ElderGrade of B (76.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Telford Terrace? +

Residents receive an average of 4.71 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Telford Terrace been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 7 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Telford Terrace accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.