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Columbine Manor Care Center
530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201
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.
Columbine Manor Care Center, in Salida, Colorado, is certified for 112 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 14.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 71.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chaffee Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.3 | 14.3 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 71.4% | 71.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 210 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: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Apr 2026, 12 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×4 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 12 Oct 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 | 24 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 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 | 27 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2022 |
| 20 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2022 |
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 Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 71.4%, RNs 65.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.7% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.1% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 18.8% | 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: Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/1993 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Columbine Manor Care Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Columbine Manor Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Columbine Manor Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Columbine Manor Care Center?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Columbine Manor Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Apr 2026.
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.