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Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO 65622
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 Springs Healthcare Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Buffalo, Missouri, certified for 134 beds and caring for about 111 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Missouri median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 8, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 46.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dallas Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 66 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.9 | 110.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.5% | 77.2% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $92,080 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 487 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: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Dec 2024, 20 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×3 F ×2
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 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.5%, RNs 10.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.7% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.7% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.0% | 21.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. Chain: Citizens Memorial Health Care (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2024 |
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 Dallas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Prairie Center For Rehab and HealthcareSFF Candidate | Buffalo | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 110.0 | $92K | 18 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Dallas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Colonial Springs Healthcare Center been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Colonial Springs Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Colonial Springs Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Citizens Memorial Health Care chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Colonial Springs Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Dec 2024.
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.