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Coldspring Transitional Care Center
300 Plaza Drive, Cold Spring, KY 41076 (opens Google Maps) · Campbell County · (859) 441-4600· 143 certified beds · avg 135 residents/day · certified since Dec 3, 2014 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: CARESPRING (16 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 15, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.33
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint F-0658
The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. F-0809
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
View all 11 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| May 15, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. · F-0809 |
| May 15, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| May 15, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| May 15, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. · F-0636 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2020
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityKentucky averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.33
Kentucky average: 3.71
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.66
Kentucky average: 0.74
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.01
Kentucky average: 3.27
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.33 | 3.71 | 3.95 | bottom 48% in Kentucky; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 46% in Kentucky; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.01 | 3.27 | 3.50 | top 49% in Kentucky; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 37% in Kentucky; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.1 | 46.4 | 45.8 | top 36% in Kentucky; top 39% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 32.0 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 33% in Kentucky; top 33% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.91, RN 0.78, weekend 3.55.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.91 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry N Bortz 06042009 Tr | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 72% | 02/01/2014 |
| Bortz Family Irrevocable T/A | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 9% | 02/01/2014 |
| Carespring Health Care Holdings LP | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 02/01/2014 |
| Eppers, David | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 15% | 02/01/2014 |
| Careco LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2014 |
| Carespring Health Care Management, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2014 |
| Chirumbolo, Christopher | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2016 |
| Eppers, David | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2008 |
| Lewandowski, Adam | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2018 |
All 9 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Carespring — 16 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Highlandspring of Ft Thomas — Fort Thomas, KY · overall 3/5
- Villaspring of Erlanger — Erlanger, KY · overall 3/5
- Atlantes the — Cincinnati, OH · overall 5/5
- Birchwood Care Center — Hamilton, OH · overall 5/5
- Chesterwood Atc — West Chester, OH · overall 5/5
- Dayspring of Miami Valley HLTH Care Center & Rehab — Fairborn, OH · overall 5/5
- Doverwood Village — Hamilton, OH · overall 5/5
- Eastgate Health Care Center — Cincinnati, OH · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 15 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How do you arrange eye and hearing care for residents, including appointments and equipment like glasses or hearing aids?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 41% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 91 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Seasons at Alexandria | 1.9 mi | Alexandria, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Carmel Manor | 4.3 mi | Fort Thomas, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Rosedale Green | 4.6 mi | Covington, KY | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Highlandspring of Ft Thomas | 5.3 mi | Fort Thomas, KY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Residence at Salem Woods | 5.3 mi | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF | 5.6 mi | Fort Thomas, KY | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| The Pavilion at Kenton | 6.0 mi | Covington, KY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Mount Washington Care Center | 6.0 mi | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Anderson, the | 7.0 mi | Cincinnati, OH | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| St Elizabeth Edgewood SNF | 7.5 mi | Edgewood, KY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Siena Gardens Rehabilitation & Transitional Care | 8.7 mi | Cincinnati, OH | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Emerald Trace | 9.0 mi | Elsmere, KY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 185476.
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