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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 132nd out of 170 homes in Kentucky.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 22m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #157 / 173Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 173 homes in Kentucky.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Kentucky average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Kentucky average: 81.3%Colonial Center is legally operated by Colonial Health Center Llc, and administrated by Linda.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
The most recent inspection on April 11, 2025, found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections also showed no deficiencies or complaints, indicating a consistent compliance record. There were no enforcement actions, fines, or license issues listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not noted in the recent or prior reports. This pattern suggests the facility has maintained a stable compliance status over time.
Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jan 2024
Kentucky average 13.5
Kentucky average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.1
3
400% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.6
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jan 27, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jan 27, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Jan 27, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 27, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Colonial Center is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bowling Green's city center to Colonial Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.75 miles to nearest hospital (Equity Medical - Bowling Green)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
0% compared with Kentucky averageKentucky average ratio: 1.75:1
8% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 8.5 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
58 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 9,100 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,922 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,621 | 70 | 77% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 812 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 366 | 63 | 69% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 245 | 65 | 71% | 3.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 233 | 31 | 34% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 188 | 28 | 31% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 120 | 15 | 16% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 105 | 31 | 34% | 3.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 31 | 34% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 12 | 13% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2% | 6.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3% | 1.3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
44Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageKentucky average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.4
13% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 18.9
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
13% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.1%
43% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 19.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.0%
17% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
84% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 3.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.9%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
66% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.6%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
35.4%
148% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
25% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
5% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 93.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 96.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.9%
11% better than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.5%
183% worse than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 1.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.8%
In line with Kentucky averageKentucky average: 83.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
10% lower than Kentucky averageKentucky average: $63K
57% fewer fines than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 2.3
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
206% more payment denials than Kentucky averageKentucky average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 27, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 27, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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