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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community

814 Springer Avenue, Columbus Junction, IA 52738 · Louisa County · (319) 728-2276

39 certified beds, about 31 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165476 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 24, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 20 health citations since October 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.46 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.37 of those hours.

21.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 20 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
16D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
July 24, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate resident code status (resident decision to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed or do not resuscitate (DNR) in the event of cardiac arrest) information recorded and readily available for 1 of 16 residents (Resident #24) reviewed for code status. The facility reported a census of 30 residents. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #17, dated [DATE], identified the resident had a diagnoses of cerebral vascular accident and dementia, and a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 11 out of 15 (indicative of moderate mental impairment). [...]
  2. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 23, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility incident reports, review of facility policy, family member and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff followed their policy for reporting allegations of abuse for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #17) reviewed with an allegation of abuse. The facility reported a census of 30 residents. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #17, dated 6/9/25, identified the resident had a diagnosis of dementia. The assessment included a Staff Assessment for Mental Status which indicated Resident #17 had short term and long term memory problems. The Cognitive Skills for Daily Decision Making assessed the resident as Severely impaired (defined as never/rarely made decisions). [...]
August 15, 2024Standard inspection · 10 citations
  1. E
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments completed timely for four of four residents reviewed for completion of comprehensive assessments (Resident #5, Resident #13, Resident #26, Resident #29). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  2. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to update the Care Plan following initiation of anticoagulant medication, failed to ensure updated fall interventions were included following resident falls, failed to include a wound, and failed to address Clostridium Difficile for four of thirteen residents reviewed for Care Plan revision (Resident #6, Resident #15, Resident #20, Resident #27). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  3. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and the facility policy, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for a resident's medications they took for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #5). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  4. D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on the record review, staff interview, and the facility policy, the facility failed to resubmit a PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) with new mental health diagnoses and psychotropic medications added to the plan of care for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for PASRR (Resident #19 and Resident #20). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  5. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure diuretic medication was included in the comprehensive Care Plan for one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #26). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  6. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure diuretic medication administered per physician order for one of two residents reviewed for edema (Resident #7). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  7. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview, and the staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a shower twice a week for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) (Resident #13). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure daily weights obtained per Physician Order for two of two residents reviewed for edema (Resident #7, Resident #9), and failed to ensure timely, consistent follow up after documentation of no bowel movement (BM) for greater than three days for one of one resident reviewed for bowel and bladder (Resident #9), and failed to ensure thorough assessment completion for a resident's heel wound for one of two residents reviewed for wounds (Resident #20). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  9. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and the facility policy, the facility failed to have the physician respond to the pharmacist GDR (Gradual Dosage Reduction) recommendation letter in a timely manner for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #19). The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
  10. C
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    F865 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 13, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of CMS-2567 reports, and facility QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) Plan, the facility failed to ensure an effective QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) process to address previously identified quality deficiencies, resulting in multiple repeat deficiencies identified on the facility's current recertification and complaint survey previously identified during surveys completed in the last ten months. The facility reported a census of 28 residents.
October 12, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure 4 of 5 residents were offered up to date pneumococcal (referring to pneumonia) vaccinations (Residents #4, #10, #15, #16). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  2. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure Care Plans were revised to include use of anticoagulant medications, updated interventions for falls, and use of opioid medication for two of twelve residents reviewed for Care Plans (Resident #10, Resident #17). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  3. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to carry out assessments and interventions when a resident did not have a bowel movement for multiple days for 1 of 2 residents reviewed on narcotic pain medications (Resident #10). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  4. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement resident specific interventions for elopement and failed to ensure elopement alert devices were consistently checked for two of two residents reviewed for elopement (Resident #8, Resident #15). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheter tubing and catheter drainage bag remained off of the floor for one of one resident reviewed for catheters (Resident #4). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  6. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure timely follow up on medication regimen review recommendations for one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  7. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide routine dental services for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for the provision of dental services (Residents #10, #11, and #16). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
  8. D
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 12, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure adherence to antibiotic stewardship practices prior to the administration of antibiotics for one of one resident reviewed for antibiotic stewardship (Resident #9). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.

Fire safety inspections

6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 24, 2025, 4 on August 15, 2024, 1 on October 12, 2023.

Every fire safety citation6 citations
  1. F
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · July 24, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · October 12, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeIowaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.463.823.86
Registered nurses0.370.740.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.183.373.42
Nurse aides2.40
Licensed practical nurses0.69
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)21.2%44.0%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover50.0%42.1%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 2.74 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.57 on weekdays and 3.18 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.50 in April to June 2025 to 3.46 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.460.373.573.18 2.2%1 of 9031
Oct to Dec 20253.680.443.813.33 2.2%0 of 9230
Jul to Sep 20253.670.533.813.32 1.4%0 of 9229
Apr to Jun 20253.500.543.643.13 3.5%0 of 9131
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Iowa, Jan to Mar 20263.800.713.983.364.7%0.3% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeIowaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
25.017.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.02.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.03.83.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.02.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
15.016.614.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
13.34.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
10.819.415.4
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.41.51.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.82.11.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: COLONIAL MANORS OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY INC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Bohling, DianneCorporate directorIndividual09/18/2014
Buser, LamoyneCorporate directorIndividual10/01/2023
Keltner, KaseyCorporate directorIndividual02/22/2017
Wilson, DanielCorporate directorIndividual10/07/2025
Huston, Thomas MCorporate officerIndividual11/18/2020
Keltner, KaseyCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2018
McFarland, ElyssaCorporate officerIndividual10/07/2025
Sents, Steven aCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2005
Cutler Hand, Sarah KOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/12/2007
Nacos, GeorgeOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/12/2007
Skubal, AmandaOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/10/2019
Skubal, BrianaOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/03/2017
Wells, MelindaOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/21/2024
Brighton Consulting Group LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization10/01/2024
Digital Stew Services IncAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2023
Healthcare of Iowa IncAdp of the SNFOrganization10/31/2017
Kristina GeorgeAdp of the SNFOrganization04/14/2025
Millennium Rehab & Consulting IncAdp of the SNFOrganization10/31/2017
Tdt Cpa's and Advisors PCAdp of the SNFOrganization08/01/2012
William Burke LtdAdp of the SNFOrganization08/31/2013
Cutler Hand, Sarah KAdp of the SNFIndividual10/23/2025
Nacos, GeorgeAdp of the SNFIndividual10/23/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
  2. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
  4. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 12, 2023: "Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.18 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.

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Common questions

What is Colonial Manors of Columbus Community's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Colonial Manors of Columbus Community 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Colonial Manors of Columbus Community get at its last inspection?
2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 24, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Has Colonial Manors of Columbus Community been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Colonial Manors of Columbus Community accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?
CMS lists 22 owners and managers. Legal business name: COLONIAL MANORS OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY INC.

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