Columbine Manor Care Center
Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado · CCN 065220 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Columbine Manor Care Center 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 112 certified beds, 51 residents a day on average. 16 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.24325 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.04274 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.89144 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 71.4% (registered nurses 65%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-16 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-24 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0882 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0659 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-06 |
| 2023-10-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-01 |
| 2022-10-20 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0888 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-22 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-27 |
| 2022-10-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-27 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-01-31 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1993-05-21 |
| Arnett, David Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Muhlbauer, Anneliese Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2026-03-30 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2006-01-31 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-05-01 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-04-24 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | corporate director | — | 2001-09-18 |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | corporate officer | — | 1994-04-21 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-11-02 |
| Henry, Terry Individual | corporate officer | — | 1999-08-16 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-02-09 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2000-09-22 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | corporate officer | — | 1999-08-16 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 1976-01-06 |
| Bohnen, Dawn Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-04-28 |
| Muhlbauer, Anneliese Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2026-02-23 |
| Schmidt, Derek Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2012-10-18 |
| Arnett, David Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-11-01 |
| Bohnen, Dawn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-04-28 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-05-01 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-04-24 |
| Muhlbauer, Anneliese Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2026-02-23 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Schmidt, Derek Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2012-10-18 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2001-09-18 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Chaffee County.