Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab & Wellness
708 Bartley Avenue · Bardstown, KY · 40004 · 5023489260
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Signature Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$67,987 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $67,987 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 8, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 8, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $67,987 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185342 · certified since July 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.