Columbine Manor Care Center
Nursing Home · Salida, CO
CMS certification number065220
Contact & location
530 W 16Th STSalida, CO 81201
Chaffee County
- Phone
- (719) 539-6112
- ZIP code
- 81201 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day
- 50.5 (45% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Life Care Centers of America, INC.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.24 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.04 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.88 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.89 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 71.4 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 65.0 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 16, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 23 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-16 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2023-10-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-12 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-06 |
| 2022-10-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-01 |
| 2022-10-20 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-22 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Arnett, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muhlbauer, Anneliese (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bohnen, Dawn (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muhlbauer, Anneliese (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmidt, Derek (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Arnett, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bohnen, Dawn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Muhlbauer, Anneliese (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmidt, Derek (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Columbine Manor Care Center?
Columbine Manor Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Columbine Manor Care Center have?
It has 112 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Columbine Manor Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Columbine Manor Care Center?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Columbine Manor Care Center?
(719) 539-6112. The facility is located at 530 W 16Th ST, Salida, CO 81201.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.