Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Bowling Green, Kentucky · CCN 185048
13 surveys since 2011, 13 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 55
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 13
- Immediate jeopardy
- 10
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 48
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- ENCORE HEALTH PARTNERS
- County
- Warren
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=18, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Apr 24, 2026
199 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.81 | 3.66 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.81 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 43.1% | 45.1% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $56,814 across 1 penalty
- Payment denials
- 1
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G323.1% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D646.2% | E17.7% | F215.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C17.7% |
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF657Feb 25, 2021
Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents (Residents #1). Resident #1 had a history of [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . On 10/22/2020, the facility assessed the resident to be at risk for elopement and used a Wanderguard device for the resident, which was initiated on 10/21/20. Resident #1 had behaviors of trying to go out the door, packing his/her items and sitting by door; and voicing he/she wanted to leave/go home. In addition, staff had to redirect the resident several times due to going in and out other residents' rooms on 11/18/2020, prior to the elopement. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Feb 25, 2021
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one (1) of four (4) sampled residents (Resident #1) received adequate supervision and monitoring to prevent elopement (exit the facility unsupervised). Resident #1 had a history of wandering and exit seeking behavior, which increased in the evening. On 10/21/2020, the facility assessed the resident required a wanderguard (system used to monitor the resident's location) due to the resident exhibiting behaviors of [CONDITION(S)], delusional behavior, and wandering that placed the resident at significant risk. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 27, 2024
Based on observation, interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to provide residents with appropriate care and services to ensure residents were free from neglect for one (1) of sixteen (16) sampled residents (Resident #18). Record review revealed the facility admitted Resident #18 on 12/10/2023 and assessed the resident as having an unstageable pressure injury to his/her right heel. However, there were no orders in place for wound care or monitoring until 01/15/2024. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF655Jan 27, 2024
Based on interview, record review and review of facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident that includes the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meet professional standards of quality care for two (2) of sixteen (16) sampled residents (Resident #18 and Resident #195). Although the facility admitted Resident #18 on 12/10/2023, and assessed the resident as having a right heel unstageable Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) on that date (with no measurement of the wound), the facility did not develop a Baseline Person-Centered care plan for Skin Integrity until 12/26/2023, sixteen (16) days following admission. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF686Jan 27, 2024
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for pressure out of sixteen (16) sampled residents (Resident #18). The facility admitted Resident #18 on 12/10/2023 and assessed the resident on that date as having a right heel unstageable Deep Tissue Injury (DTI). However, there was no documented evidence of a wound evaluation to include further description or a measurement of the right heel pressure injury on admission. […]
Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 55 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 24, 2026Standard and complaint2 findings
- Jan 27, 2024Standard11 findings · 3 harm
- Sep 8, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Feb 25, 2021Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Jan 29, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Jun 13, 2019Standard4 findings
- Mar 8, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Feb 23, 2017Standard1 finding
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Feb 11, 2016Standard3 findings
- Nov 21, 2013—3 findings
- Feb 15, 2013—9 findings
- Mar 29, 2012—5 findings
- Jun 7, 2011Complaint10 findings · 8 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- The Willows at HamburgLexington2 harm findings
- Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, IncBeaver Dam2 harm findings
- Kindred Hospital - LouisvilleLouisville4 harm findings
- Mountain Ridge Health and RehabilitationMonticello4 harm findings
- Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab & WellnessBardstown3 harm findings
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