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HomeColoradoColumbine Manor Care Center

Columbine Manor Care Center

530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 812017195396112
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
112
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 112 certified beds with an average of 50.8 residents per day (45% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Oct 12, 2023)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.24 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 70.3% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Columbine Manor Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Salida, Colorado with 112 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
112
Avg Residents/Day
50.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Chaffee
Last Inspection
Oct 12, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
62.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0659Potential for Harm

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: 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: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: 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: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0888Potential for Harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey: Oct 20, 2022Corrected: 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: Aug 5, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.06 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.24 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
70.3%
RN Turnover
53.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 21, 1993
ARNETT, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2016
BOHNEN, DAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 28, 2024
BUKER, MACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 23, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 21, 1993
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Columbine Manor Care Center?▾
Columbine Manor Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Columbine Manor Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Columbine Manor Care Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 12, 2023). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Columbine Manor Care Center?▾
Columbine Manor Care Center provides 3.24 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, 0.33 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 70.3%.
How many beds does Columbine Manor Care Center have?▾
Columbine Manor Care Center has 112 certified beds with an average of 50.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 45% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →