Coldspring Transitional Care Center
300 Plaza Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Coldspring Transitional Care Center is a nursing home in Cold Spring, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (859) 441-4600
- Last standard health inspection
- June 26, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 143
- Residents per day, on average
- 136.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Coldspring Transitional Care Center LLC
- Chain
- Carespring
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kentucky average (10 vs 12).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on June 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
4 citations
Health inspection on May 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0809. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2020.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on May 15, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on January 31, 2020
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2020.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2020.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2020.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2020.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARESPRING HEALTH CARE HOLDINGS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/01/2014
- BARRY N BORTZ 06042009 TR5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 72% · since 02/01/2014
- BORTZ FAMILY IRREVOCABLE T/A5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 9% · since 02/01/2014
- EPPERS, DAVID5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 15% · since 02/01/2014
- CARECO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/15/2014
- CARESPRING HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/15/2014
Questions
When was Coldspring Transitional Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Coldspring Transitional Care Center have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since January 31, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Coldspring Transitional Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Coldspring Transitional Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Coldspring Transitional Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.