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Colonial Health Services
702 W Dolf St, Colby, WI 54421
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.
Colonial Health Services is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Colby, Wisconsin, certified for 70 beds and caring for about 59 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clark Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 14 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 19.8 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 45.9% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,191 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 323 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: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2025, 14 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | 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 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 7 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | Fine | $22,191 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.9%, RNs 30.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.9% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.9% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.9% | 14.4% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Nsh Colby Llc. Chain: North Shore Healthcare (59 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Wipfli LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Nsh Dolf Street LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Wipfli LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
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 Clark County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Centerabuse icon | Owen | 172 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 19.8 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Thorp | 58 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17.2 | — | 27 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Clark County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Colonial Health Services been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Colonial Health Services been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Colonial Health Services compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Colonial Health Services?
It is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cibc Bank USA, Cliftonlarsonallen LLP and Continuum Therapy Partners LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Colonial Health Services last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.