COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Coldspring Transitional Care Center has received a Trust Grade of C, indicating that it is average and sits in the middle of the pack among nursing homes. It ranks #154 out of 266 facilities in Kentucky, placing it in the bottom half overall, but it is #3 out of 5 in Campbell County, meaning only two local options are better. The facility's trend is stable, as it has consistently had four issues identified in both 2020 and 2025. Staffing is rated as average with a 2 out of 5 stars, and the turnover rate is 55%, which is close to the state average. Notably, the facility has no fines on record, which is a positive sign, but there are concerns about care practices; for example, staff failed to provide nourishing snacks at bedtime for all residents, and there were lapses in infection control procedures, such as not using personal protective equipment when caring for residents under precautions. While the facility does have strengths, such as no fines, the concerns raised about care delivery and environment should be taken into consideration.
- Trust Score
- C
- In Kentucky
- #154/266
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Kentucky facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Kentucky. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ○ Average
- 10 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Kentucky average (2.8)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Near Kentucky avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
7 points above Kentucky average of 48%
The Ugly 10 deficiencies on record
May 2025
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide a homelike environment free of odors for 1 of 8 hallways, the 2100 Hall, with a census of 15 residents.
The ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Assessments
(Tag F0636)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set [MDS] assessments were correct for 1 of 32 sampled residents, Resident (R) 45.
The findings include:
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and r...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility's policy, the facility failed to provide a nourishing snack at bedtime for 9 of 9 residents, Resident (R) 7, R22, R36, R66, R68, ...
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Jan 2020
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of the facility's Policy, it was determined the facility failed to implement the Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Plan for each resident to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents receive proper treatment and ass...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's Policy, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designe...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and review of facility's Policy, it was determined the facility failed to provide a safe, funct...
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Jan 2019
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility Policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure t...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and review of facility Policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure proper storage of drugs and biologicals. Observation on 01/16/18, revealed three (3) medi...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Kentucky facilities.
- • Grade C (55/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Coldspring Transitional's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Kentucky, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Coldspring Transitional Staffed?
CMS rates COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 55%, which is 9 percentage points above the Kentucky average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Coldspring Transitional?
State health inspectors documented 10 deficiencies at COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER during 2019 to 2025. These included: 10 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Coldspring Transitional?
COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by CARESPRING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 143 certified beds and approximately 135 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in COLD SPRING, Kentucky.
How Does Coldspring Transitional Compare to Other Kentucky Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Kentucky, COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (55%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Coldspring Transitional?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Coldspring Transitional Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Kentucky. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Coldspring Transitional Stick Around?
Staff turnover at COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER is high. At 55%, the facility is 9 percentage points above the Kentucky average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Coldspring Transitional Ever Fined?
COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Coldspring Transitional on Any Federal Watch List?
COLDSPRING TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.