Colby Operator, LLC
105 East College Drive · Colby, KS · 67701 · 7854626721
40 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Mission Health Communities
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $40,381 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,381 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023
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 November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C September 28, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 13, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 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 June 13, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 12, 2024 | Fine | $40,381 |
| August 12, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175202 · certified since April 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.