Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

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Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness is a 65-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 708 Bartley Avenue in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. Operated by LP Bardstown, LLC, the facility welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care and an average stay length of 71 days.
CMS rates the facility 1 star, 64.2 percent below Kentucky average, driven by a health inspection sub-rating running 66 percent below state mean. Quality measures and staffing both run above Kentucky average. Across 2 inspections since 2021, the facility recorded 6 total citations, 3 of them critical, including an Abuse/Neglect critical finding, from a July 2024 combined inspection. A $68,000 federal fine was assessed in line with that inspection, with no payment denials issued. Physical therapist hours run 150 percent above Kentucky average. The facility has availability at 74.4 percent occupancy, below Kentucky’s 81.3 percent average.
Services feature memory care, respite care, and a care navigation program. An active resident and family council is present.
Located in Nelson County, Signature Healthcare at Colonial caters to rehabilitation and long-term care residents in Bardstown.
Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness is administrated by Louis Hernandez-Byrne.
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.
Kentucky average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 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.
3 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 6 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Kentucky average: 1.1
Kentucky average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
76 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 0 | 48 | 11,001 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 3,712 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,463 | 83 | 90% | 9.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,335 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 881 | 74 | 80% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 788 | 66 | 72% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 63 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 513 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 451 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 415 | 66 | 72% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 368 | 64 | 70% | 5.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 279 | 41 | 45% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 12 | 13% | 3.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 11% | 3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 11, 2024 · $68K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bardstown's city center to Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness is located in BARDSTOWN, Kentucky.
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The information below is reported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General.
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The legal owner and operator of Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness is Lp Bardstown, Llc.
Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to KY state health department records, Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness's license number is 100347.
Louis Hernandez-Byrne is the administrator of Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness.
Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness has 65 beds.
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Signature Healthcare at Colonial Rehab and Wellness is located at 708 BARTLEY AVENUE.
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