Colby Operator, LLC
105 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701 · (785) 462-6721
For profit - Partnership · 40 certified beds
Colby Operator, LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 5 citations (the Kansas average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $40,381 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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 · F0729 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 12, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $40,381August 12, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 1 daysStarting September 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Kansas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.86 | 4.07 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.70 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 65.3% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 35.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Citizens Medical Center LTCU Colby · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Atwood Atwood · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Topside Manor Inc Goodland · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sheridan County Hospital LTCU Hoxie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Logan County Senior Living Inc Oakley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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