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HomeKansasColby Operator, LLC

Colby Operator, LLC

105 East College Drive, Colby, KS 677017854626721WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(41 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
40
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $40,381

How Colby Operator, LLC Compares in Kansas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kansas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
KS average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
KS average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
KS average
3.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.86 hrs/day
KS average
4.05 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.45 hrs/day
KS average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
65.3%
KS average
48.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Kansas average of 3.1/5.
Reported RN time is 0.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 65.3%, higher than the Kansas average of 48.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 28, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Kansas median
Private Room
$7,787/mo
Kansas median
Thomas County 65+
1,382
17.5% of county
County Population
7,907
Thomas County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Colby Operator, LLC is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Colby, Kansas with 40 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
35.4
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Thomas
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
68.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0729Potential for Harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$40,381
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 12, 2024
$40,381
Payment DenialAug 12, 2024
1 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.86 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
65.3%
RN Turnover
87.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KANSAS OPERATOR LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 25, 2015
BARRES, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2015
T AND C CAPITAL ASSETS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2015
WINDWARD HEALTH PARTNERS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2015
CRINO, BRYAN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2015
FEUER, SCOTT5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2015
LINDEMAN, STUART5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2015
PASSERO, JOSEPH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2015
LINDEMAN, STUARTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2015
YOAKUM, JAMIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 16, 2024
MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2015
YOAKUM, JAMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 16, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Colby Operator, LLC and nearby alternatives.

All Kansas facilities
Colby Operator, LLC
Colby, KSCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $40,381
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu
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CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,124
Logan County Senior Living INC
Oakley, KS20.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $98,346
Good Samaritan Society - Atwood
Atwood, KS30.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $68,956
Topside Manor INC
Goodland, KS35.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $75,463
Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County
Oberlin, KS41.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $20,207
Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
Hoxie, KS47.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Colby Operator, LLC
Colby, KS · Current facility
—1/53/51/5$40,381
Citizens Medical Center Ltcu
Colby, KS
1,056 ft5/54/55/5$17,124
Logan County Senior Living INC
Oakley, KS
20.2 mi3/52/55/5$98,346
Good Samaritan Society - Atwood
Atwood, KS
30.0 mi2/51/55/5$68,956
Topside Manor INC
Goodland, KS
35.8 mi1/51/54/5$75,463
Good Samaritan Society - Decatur County
Oberlin, KS
41.3 mi2/52/54/5$20,207
Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu
Hoxie, KS
47.6 mi4/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Colby Operator, LLC?▾
Colby Operator, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Colby Operator, LLC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Kansas is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $7,787/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Colby Operator, LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Colby Operator, LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Colby Operator, LLC had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $40,381.
What are the staffing levels at Colby Operator, LLC?▾
Colby Operator, LLC provides 3.86 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, 0.91 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 65.3%.
How many beds does Colby Operator, LLC have?▾
Colby Operator, LLC has 40 certified beds with an average of 35.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Mission Health Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Colby Operator, LLC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Kansas, including 1 in Colby. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Colby Operator, LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Colby Operator, LLC has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 41 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Mission Health Communities

This chain operates 33 facilities. View all →