SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS
708 BARTLEY AVENUE, Bardstown, KY 40004
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How SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS Compares
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS is a 65-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.7%) is above the Kentucky average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 65 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bardstown, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.3% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (74% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.7% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (76% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — 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 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS with other nursing homes in Bardstown.
How is SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.3% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.7% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS lag behind other Bardstown options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT COLONIAL REHAB & WELLNESS?
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 Bardstown
Bardstown sits in Nelson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% 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+
- 7,321 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $63,032
- Median home value
- $164,200
Demographics for Nelson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bardstown.
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