Coldspring Transitional Care Center
300 Plaza Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Coldspring Transitional Care Center Compares
Coldspring Transitional Care Center is a 143-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cold Spring, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.8%) is above the Kentucky average of 16.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 143 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.8% — worse than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (57% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 24.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Coldspring Transitional Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Coldspring Transitional Care Center with other nursing homes in Cold Spring.
How is Coldspring Transitional Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Coldspring Transitional Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.8% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Coldspring Transitional Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Coldspring Transitional Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 143 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Coldspring Transitional Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Coldspring Transitional Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cold Spring
Cold Spring sits in Campbell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Kentucky as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 14,811 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $63,152
- Median home value
- $173,400
Demographics for Campbell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cold Spring.
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