Nursing homes in Colby, KS
Colby, KS has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center LTCU1625 S Franklin Avenue · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 60 | 1 ($17,124) |
| Colby Operator, LLC105 East College Drive · For profit - Partnership | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 40 | 1 ($40,381) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Kansas, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Colby
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.July 8, 2026 · Citizens Medical Center LTCU · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.July 8, 2026 · Citizens Medical Center LTCU · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 8, 2026 · Citizens Medical Center LTCU · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 8, 2026 · Citizens Medical Center LTCU · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 8, 2026 · Citizens Medical Center LTCU · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.June 11, 2025 · Colby Operator, LLC · F0729 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 11, 2025 · Colby Operator, LLC · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 11, 2025 · Colby Operator, LLC · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 11, 2025 · Colby Operator, LLC · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 11, 2025 · Colby Operator, LLC · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Colby
Which nursing home in Colby has the highest Medicare rating?
Citizens Medical Center LTCU has the highest overall rating in Colby: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Colby have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $57,505 in all. The most was $40,381, at Colby Operator, LLC.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Colby?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Colby is the largest?
Citizens Medical Center LTCU, with 60 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.