The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Signature HealthCARE at Colonial
Registered name: Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab & Wellness
Bardstown, KY · Medicare-certified · 65 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Signature HealthCARE at Colonial in Bardstown, KY has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating despite 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reported 3.81 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark and has had $67,987 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8147 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $67,987recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8147.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.42
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 9%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.8%2.5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.1%4.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%3.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.3%11.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%15.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.7%27.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.6%8.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
30.8%12.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%91.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.6%97.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $67,987 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $67,987 in total fines.
- $67,987
Federal fine
Jul 11, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · 68 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 54.2 residents on an average day (83% of 65 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.