Columbine Manor Care Center
Salida, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065220) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 539-6112 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbine Manor Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing.
Columbine Manor Care Center reports 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing turnover rate of 71.4%.
Columbine Manor Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data; it does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Columbine Manor Care Center is a 112-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Salida, Colorado (Chaffee County), with an average of 50.5 residents. It is a for-profit corporation, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally approved since December 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbine Manor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 71.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Columbine Manor is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this facility rates above its own chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; families should verify current details, including staffing and inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbine Manor Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 71.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and no Special Focus status applies to this facility according to the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 112 certified beds and an average of 50.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Columbine Manor scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7195396112 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7195396112 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065220?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.