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Colby Operator, LLC
105 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Colby Operator, LLC is a For-profit, partnership nursing home in Colby, Kansas, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 35 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Kansas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 15, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 65.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $40K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 65.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Thomas Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 65.0 | 65.0 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.3% | 65.3% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $40,381 | $40,381 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 296 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Jun 2025, 28 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×17 E ×1 F ×6 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | — | 1 days |
| 12 Aug 2024 | Fine | $40,381 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 65.3%, RNs 87.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.7% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.5% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.2% | 15.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Legal business name: Colby Operator Llc. Chain: Mission Health Communities (30 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Operator LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/25/2015 |
| Barres, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/26/2015 |
| T and C Capital Assets, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/26/2015 |
| Windward Health Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/26/2015 |
| Mission Health Communities, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Thomas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center Ltcu | Colby | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 28.3 | $17K | 7 Aug 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Thomas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Colby Operator, LLC been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Colby Operator, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $40K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Colby Operator, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Colby Operator, LLC?
It is part of the Mission Health Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kansas Operator LLC, Barres, LLC and T and C Capital Assets, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Colby Operator, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.