Columbine Care Center
Columbine Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Salida, Colorado. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 530 W 16th St |
| City | Salida, CO 81201 |
| County | Chaffee |
| Phone | 7195396112 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents/day | 50.5 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1985-12-01 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 1.88 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.32 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.04 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.24 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 2.89 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 71.4% |
| RN turnover | 65.0% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain (194 facilities, chain average overall rating 3.4 stars).
Location and contact
Columbine Care Center is at 530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201 in Chaffee. Call 7195396112 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Columbine Care Center?
Columbine Care Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5).
How many beds does Columbine Care Center have?
It is certified for 112 beds and averages 50.5 residents per day.
Who owns Columbine Care Center?
It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.