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Coldspring Transitional Care Center
300 Plaza Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 143 beds, Coldspring Transitional Care Center serves Cold Spring in Campbell County, Kentucky and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2014.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Kentucky median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 7.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Kentucky median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 41.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Campbell Co. median | Kentucky median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 10 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.7 | 7.7 | 12.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.1% | 50.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 267 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kentucky average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 May 2025, 31 Jan 2020.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0809 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 15 May 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 31 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2019 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2019 |
| 17 Jan 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kentucky average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.1%, RNs 32.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kentucky median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.8% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.3% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Coldspring Transitional Care Center Llc. Chain: Carespring (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carespring Health Care Holdings LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2014 |
| Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 72% | 02/01/2014 |
| Careco LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2014 |
| Carespring Health Care Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2014 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Campbell County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF | Fort Thomas | 20 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5.0 | — | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Highlandspring of Ft Thomas | Fort Thomas | 140 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6.4 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Carmel Manor | Fort Thomas | 95 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 40.0 | $305K | 1 Dec 2025 |
| The Seasons At Alexandria | Alexandria | 117 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14.5 | $246K | 15 Aug 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Campbell County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Coldspring Transitional Care Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kentucky median is 10 per facility.
Has Coldspring Transitional Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Coldspring Transitional Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Kentucky median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Coldspring Transitional Care Center?
It is part of the Carespring chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Carespring Health Care Holdings LP, Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr and Careco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Coldspring Transitional Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.