COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER

Columbine Manor Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 530 W 16th St in Salida, Colorado (zip code 81201), in Chaffee County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It has a total of 112 certified beds and is currently active. Columbine Manor Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three distinct component areas. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, reflecting results from standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, representing reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS across all certified nursing facilities. Each component is weighted in the calculation of the overall rating. Columbine Manor Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (719) 539-6112 to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private-pay arrangements. Coverage and eligibility requirements vary and are determined at the time of admission review. When compared to national benchmarks, Columbine Manor Care Center performs above average overall. The national average overall CMS star rating stands at 3.0 stars, and this facility's 4-star overall rating places it above that threshold. The 5-star quality measure rating is notably strong relative to national norms, while the 3-star ratings in health inspection and staffing align with the national average. Salida is a small city in south-central Colorado, and Columbine Manor Care Center serves as one of the skilled nursing options available to residents of Chaffee County and surrounding areas.