Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab & Wellness
Bardstown, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185342) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $67,987
Phone: (502) 348-9260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab & Wellness has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
This facility reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.12 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine for this facility totaling $67,987.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab & Wellness is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1992. The facility is certified for 65 beds and reports an average daily census of 54.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measures rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.81 per resident per day, including 1.12 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties: CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $67,987.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which operates 67 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as published; ratings and figures are subject to periodic CMS updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.81 per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with 25.0% nursing staff turnover; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $67,987.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 65 beds with an average daily census of 54.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which has 67 facilities nationally averaging a 3.1 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (502) 348-9260 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (502) 348-9260 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185342?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.