COLBY OPERATOR, LLC

Colby Operator, LLC is a skilled nursing facility located at 105 East College Drive in Colby, Kansas (Thomas County), ZIP code 67701. The facility operates 40 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit partnership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains. Colby Operator, LLC receives a 3-star rating in health inspections, reflecting a performance level that aligns with national norms in that category. Staffing also earns a 3-star rating, indicating a staffing level comparable to the national average across both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours. The quality measure rating stands at 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional decline among residents. With respect to payment options, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it may serve residents who rely on federal or state assistance programs to cover the cost of care. Individuals and families seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (785) 462-6721 to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and private pay arrangements. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Colby Operator, LLC presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating matches the national average, and both the health inspection and staffing ratings are similarly aligned at 3 stars. However, the 2-star quality measure rating indicates that clinical outcome performance is an area where this facility trails the national norm. This distinction is relevant for those researching care options and comparing facilities within Thomas County or the broader northwest Kansas region. CMS updates its ratings periodically, and the figures presented here reflect the most recent data available at the time of publication.