Columbine Manor Care Center
530 W 16th St · Salida, CO · 81201 · 7195396112
112 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
73% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 73% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2022
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.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2022
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.
Corrected December 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
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.
Corrected September 16, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065220 · certified since December 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.