Map showing the location of COLBY OPERATOR, LLC in COLBY, Kansas
105 EAST COLLEGE DRIVE, COLBY, KS, 67701

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • KansasAbove only 40% of peers294 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs KS avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−1.4 vs KS avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.1 vs KS avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 44% of peersKS avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 12% of peersKS avg3.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 35% of peersKS avg3.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.93hrsAbove only 49% of peersKS avg4.07Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.61hrsAbove only 39% of peersKS avg0.71Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better72%Above only 6% of peersKS avg50%RN turnover91%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$40,381Above only 17% of peersKS avg$21,017Fines · denials1 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
27citations
5inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jun 11, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2022 – Jun 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jun 11, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  2. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  4. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  5. F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Aug 12, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$40,381, payment denial
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2024
Sep 28, 202314 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  3. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  4. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  6. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  7. F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  8. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  9. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  10. F761Ensure 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 ServiceE · patternCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  11. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  12. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  13. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023
  14. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Mar 29, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2023
May 12, 20226 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2022
  2. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2022
  3. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2022
  4. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2022
  5. F761Ensure 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2022
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.93hrsAbove only 49% of peers−0.14 vs KS avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.61hrsAbove only 39% of peers−0.10 vs KS avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.81hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.51hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.37hrs
  • Kansas average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better72%Above only 6% of peersKS avg 50%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only91%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year2Leadership changed
  • Occupancy40 certified beds · ~33 residents a day83%Above only 43% of peersKS avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $40,381In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 1Payment denial
  • $21,017KS avg in fines
Above only 17% of peersFewer fines than 17% of rated homes in Kansas

Actions on record

  1. Aug 12, 2024Civil money penalty$40,381
  2. Aug 12, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Sep 10, 2024

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Mission Health Communities40 facilities in the chain2.6★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Kansas Operator LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Barres, LLC
  • T and C Capital Assets, LLC
  • Windward Health Partners LLC
  • Bryan Crino
  • Scott Feuer
  • Stuart Lindeman
  • Joseph Passero
Operational or managerial control
  • Mission Health Communities, LLC
  • Jamie Yoakum
Corporate officers
  • Stuart Lindeman
  • Jamie Yoakum

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 175202 · 105 EAST COLLEGE DRIVE, COLBY, KS, 67701.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Kansas and Thomas County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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