Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
750 West Cooper · Buffalo, MO · 65622 · 4173452228
134 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Citizens Memorial Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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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 | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024
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 January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265245 · certified since May 8, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.