Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2365 Nashville Road · Bowling Green, KY · 42101 · 2708421641
48 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Encore Health Partners
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $56,814 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2024
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 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 27, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2024 | Fine | $56,814 |
| January 27, 2024 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185048 · certified since March 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.