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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Columbine Manor Care Center

530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201

Columbine Manor Care Center, a 112-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Salida, CO, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.24
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
15
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065220
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
112
Residents
51
In Hospital
No
County
Chaffee
Last Inspection
Oct 12, 2023

Staffing Data

How the 3.24 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.06 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.33
CNA Hours
1.85
Total Nursing Hours
3.24 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.14
Nursing Turnover
70.3%
RN Turnover
53.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Columbine Manor Care Center

Columbine Manor Care Center operates 112 certified beds in Salida, CO with approximately 51 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.24 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 1.06 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Columbine Manor Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 70.3%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0882

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

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 6, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 24, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0659

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 6, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 12, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 6, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0888

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0883

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

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 27, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 27, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 27, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 20, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 27, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 5, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 26.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 21.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 11.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 94.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 5.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 57.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 71.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Columbine Manor Care Center?
Columbine Manor Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Columbine Manor Care Center?
Columbine Manor Care Center reports 3.24 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.06 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 70.3%.
How many beds does Columbine Manor Care Center have?
Columbine Manor Care Center has 112 certified beds with approximately 51 residents. The facility is located at 530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201.
Does Columbine Manor Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Columbine Manor Care Center has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Columbine Manor Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Columbine Manor Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Columbine Manor Care Center?
Columbine Manor Care Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Columbine Manor Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Columbine Manor Care Center was on Oct 12, 2023. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Columbine Manor Care Center?
Columbine Manor Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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