Colby Operator, LLC
Nursing Home · Colby, KS
CMS certification number175202
Contact & location
105 East College DriveColby, KS 67701
Thomas County
- Phone
- (785) 462-6721
- ZIP code
- 67701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 35.4 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Colby Operator LLC
- Chain
- Mission Health Communities (30 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1991
- 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
- 3.86 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.45 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.91 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.50 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.37 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 65.3 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 87.5 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 37 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. F0729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2024-08-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | 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 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-28 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2022-05-12 | 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 2022-06-13 |
| 2022-05-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-13 |
| 2022-05-12 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-13 |
| 2022-05-12 | 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 2022-06-13 |
| 2022-05-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-13 |
| 2022-05-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-13 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $40,381 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-12 | Payment Denial | 1 days payment denial |
| 2024-08-12 | Fine | $40,381 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Operator LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Barres, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Crino, Bryan (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Feuer, Scott (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Lindeman, Stuart (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Passero, Joseph (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| T and C Capital Assets, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Windward Health Partners LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Lindeman, Stuart (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yoakum, Jamie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mission Health Communities, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yoakum, Jamie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Colby Operator, LLC?
Colby Operator, LLC has a 1-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 Kansas.
How many beds does Colby Operator, LLC have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Colby Operator, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $40,381 in the last three years.
Who owns Colby Operator, LLC?
It is part of Mission Health Communities and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Colby Operator, LLC?
(785) 462-6721. The facility is located at 105 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701.
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