Colonial Center

Independent Living Home
Overview of Colonial Center

Colonial Center is a small yet exceptional senior housing community located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This home is dedicated to providing seniors with amazing services and easy access to healthcare facilities, retail shops, and nearby residential areas. Offering a range of care options, including assisted senior living, nursing home care, independent living, memory care, and hospice care, Colonial Center ensures that residents receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs.

Within the community, there are a variety of amenities to boast about. Residents can enjoy the convenience of Wi-Fi access, visit the on-site salon and barbershop for personal grooming needs, stay updated with the newspaper service, and take advantage of the laundry room facilities. Each room is equipped with central air conditioning for comfort, and housekeeping services are provided to maintain a clean and inviting environment. The interdisciplinary staff at Colonial Center offers a wide scope of care, including wound care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, medication support, dialysis care, podiatry services, cardiac care, and much more. It’s worth mentioning that Colonial Center accepts nursing home insurance, ensuring peace of mind and financial security for residents.

(270) 842-1641

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Kentucky average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Kentucky average: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Kentucky average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 2m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Kentucky average: 3h 45m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 48

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Kentucky average
Occupancy rate 92.1%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Residents per day (avg)
43

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 24 days

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.5M
Operating loss
-$288.9K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,509,944.00
Operating loss
$-288,884.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
31.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.8M
Total costs $6.8M
Bed community size
48-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
92%
Occupied Beds
44 of 48
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Long Term Care (Nursing Facility)
License Date
November 1, 2025
License Expiration
October 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 100405
CMS Certification Number: 185048
County: WARREN

Ownership & operating entity

Colonial Center is legally operated by COLONIAL HEALTH CENTER LLC, and administrated by LINDA.

Type Of Units

NF (Nursing Facility)
48 units
Total beds
48 units

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Colonial Center

Independent Living
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Inspection History

In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.

1 visit/inspection

Results

0 with issues

1 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:April 11, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection

Compare Independent Living around Bowling Green

The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Bowling Green
137
No
A+
39
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bowling Green
87
Yes
-
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hopkins Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Woodburn
50
Yes
-
7
-
89.7%
$4,683,025.00
$1,885,056.00
40.3%
43.00
2/5
2.6707
2/5
2/5
3/5
-
8
-
-32%
-29%
+10%
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Colonial Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bowling Green
48
No
-
56
MANAGEMENT GROUP ELEVEN LLC
92.1%
$6,509,414.00
$2,042,190.00
31.4%
43.30
3/5
3.0310
2/5
2/5
5/5
1
15
3
+42%
-19%
+13%
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Christian Health Center of Bowling Green
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Bowling Green
47
No
-
28
CHRISTIAN CARE COMMUNITIES, INC
93.6%
$9,084,059.00
$2,156,295.00
23.7%
41.90
5/5
4.6110
5/5
3/5
4/5
-
2
-
-25%
+23%
+15%
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Places of interest near Colonial Center

Address 1.1 miles from city center — 0.75 miles to nearest hospital (Equity Medical - Bowling Green)

Address 2365 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

75
Total Staff
72
Employees
3
Contractors
17,797
Total Hours (Quarter)
25
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse117.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse57.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant328.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
52 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
58 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant320329,10091100%8.5
Registered Nurse110112,92291100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,6217077%7.7
RN Director of Nursing3038126470%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide4045126470%7.5
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Dental Services Staff1014435965%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist3033666369%5.7
Qualified Social Worker3032456571%3.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1012333134%7.5
Medication Aide/Technician1011882831%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist1011201516%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3031053134%3.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician202733134%2
Occupational Therapy Aide011421213%3.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111222%6.2
Medical Director011433%1.3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Kentucky average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jan 2024

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
7.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 3
400% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Kentucky average: 1.1

3 serious citations More info Kentucky average: 0.6

11 moderate citations More info Kentucky average: 11.6

1 minor citation More info Kentucky average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jan 27, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 27, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jan 27, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 27, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Encore Health Partners
Resident Census by Payment Source
44 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (4.5%)
Medicaid 33 (75%)
Private Pay/Other 9 (20.5%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.1
15% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.4
13% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.1%
13% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.1%
43% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.0%
17% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6%
84% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.9%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
66% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 35.4%
148% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.6%
25% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.8%
5% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 93.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.9%
11% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.5%
183% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.8%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $57K
10% lower than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: $63K

Number of fines 1
57% fewer fines than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
206% more payment denials than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $57K
Kentucky average $63K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 27, 2024
$57K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jan 27, 2024
28 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for Kentucky Seniors

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Kentucky Medicaid HCB Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Hart-Supported Living Program

KY Hart-Supported Living

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Competitive grants; limited availability.

Kentucky Homecare Program

Kentucky Homecare Program

Age 60+, Kentucky resident, at risk of nursing home placement, not eligible for Medicaid waivers.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based focus.

15 AAAs; rural focus; not in nursing homes.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kentucky Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Kentucky resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; auto Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kentucky NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kentucky resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

15 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Kentucky Family Caregiver Program

Grandparents (often 55+) as primary caregivers to grandchildren under 18, Kentucky resident, not on Kinship Care.

~$31,225/year (individual); varies by AAA.

Not strictly assessed; need-based.

Max $1,500/year; statewide via AAAs.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kentucky SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kentucky resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kentucky VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kentucky resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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