Coldspring Transitional Care Center
300 Plaza Drive · Cold Spring, KY · 41076 · 8594414600
143 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Carespring
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2020
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185476 · certified since December 3, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.