708 Bartley Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004 · Nelson County · (502) 348-9260
65 certified beds, about 54 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 185342 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 21, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Kentucky average is 2.9, the national average 9.2).
Of 6 health citations since May 2021, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (3 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $67,987 in the last three years; the largest was $67,987, and the latest is dated July 11, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.81 hours per resident per day, against 3.95 across Kentucky and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.12 of those hours.
25.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kentucky average 46.4%).
CMS links it to Signature Healthcare, an affiliated group of 67 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 6 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, it was determined the facility failed to have an effective system to ensure residents were assessed to determine their capacity to consent or were free from sexual abuse for three of 24 sampled (Residents (R) 2, R33, and R34). Review of facility documentation of multiple incidents and sexual abuse allegations involving R63 revealed the following: 1. On 02/22/2022, staff witnessed R63 and R2 kissing and the facility unsubstantiated the incident. The facility failed to assess the residents for their ability to consent and failed to update R63's care plan related to the monitoring that occurred after the event. 2. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure its staff developed and implemented the resident's care plan with interventions to address inappropriate sexual behavior and failed to ensure the residents were assessed and care planned for the ability to consent to sexual activity for four of 24 sampled residents (Residents (R) 63, R2, R33, and R34). On 02/22/2022, Resident (R) 63 was observed by staff to have kissed R2. The facility failed to develop R63's comprehensive care plan to address the inappropriate behavior. Then approximately 6 months later, on 08/14/2022, R63 kissed R2 again, after R2 asked for a kiss. The facility considered this incident mutual, however, when the facility interviewed R2 after the incident, she could not recall the incident. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were free of any significant medication errors for one of seven sampled residents (Residents (R)58). On 05/03/2022, R58 developed increased altered mental status and was sent to the emergency room (ER) for evaluation. During assessment of R58 at the ER, the ER nurse discovered a 75 microgram (mcg) fentanyl patch (narcotic medication used to treat severe pain) on the resident's left upper arm/shoulder. However, review of the facility's information for R58 revealed no documentation noting fentanyl as one of R58's medications. Review of R2's (R58's roommate) orders revealed that resident had an active order for a 75 mcg fentanyl patch. The Director of Nursing (DON) assessed R2 and did not find the resident's prescribed fentanyl patch. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent and control the development and transmission of communicable diseases and to implement interventions to protect one (1) out of ten (10) sampled Residents (R), R43. Observation revealed R43's room door had a sign posted noting the resident was on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). However, further observation revealed Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 3 entered R43's room without donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure food was served at an appetizing temperature. Resident interviews and review of Resident Council Meeting minutes revealed resident complaints of cold food. Observation of the tray line on 05/11/2021 revealed the facility was not using the pellet warmer (part of the plate warming system to keep food warm). A test tray was obtained on 05/11/2021, and the mixed greens were cool and not at an appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBase on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to keep food stored under sanitary condition. A dented can of apples was stored on a shelf in the kitchen available for use.
10 fire safety citations on file: 3 on August 21, 2025, 3 on July 11, 2024, 4 on May 14, 2021.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $67,987 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.81 | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.12 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.12 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.42 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 25.0% | 46.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 9.1% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.83 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.09 on weekdays and 3.12 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.61 in April to June 2025 to 3.81 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.81 | 1.12 | 4.09 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 54 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.83 | 1.11 | 4.08 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 54 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.80 | 1.16 | 4.08 | 3.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 54 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.61 | 0.98 | 3.85 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 53 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Kentucky, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.85 | 0.71 | 4.04 | 3.40 | 3.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.45 | $17.38 to $21.21 | 23,410 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.07 | $26.10 to $31.29 | 8,570 |
| Registered nurses | $38.96 | $36.38 to $46.73 | 50,300 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Kentucky | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.4 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 14.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.8 | 24.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.3 | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab & Wellness's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (48.3% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
48.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Kentucky: 38 better, 49 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 68 eligible stays.
10.9% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Kentucky: 0 better, 12 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 67 eligible stays.
6.0% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Kentucky: 0 better, 6 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 43 eligible stays.
74.2% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky49.5% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 31 residents counted.
3.9% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 51 residents counted.
3.3% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky2.6% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 51 residents counted.
96.2% this home
Median of homes: Kentucky98.1% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 26 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: LP BARDSTOWN LLC. CMS links this home to Signature Healthcare, a group of 67 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shc LP Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/01/2015 |
| Asbr Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2018 | |
| Jjla LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2015 | |
| Lpsnf LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2015 | |
| Wheaten LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2015 | |
| Steier III, Elmer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12/01/2015 | |
| Ononye, Obinna | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/24/2024 | |
| Harrison, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2007 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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