Colby Operator, Llc
Colby, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175202) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,381 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (785) 462-6721 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colby Operator, LLC has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Colby Operator, LLC reports total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Colby Operator, LLC has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,381.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Colby Operator, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas. The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average daily census of 35.4 residents. It has been certified since April 1991 and operates under a for-profit partnership ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.86 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time comprising 0.45 hours of that total. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $40,381.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was reported in this data.
Colby Operator, LLC is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which operates 30 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 across the chain.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Colby Operator, LLC has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with a 65.3% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $40,381.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and has an average daily census of 35.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Mission Health Communities chain, which includes 30 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; for this facility these are 3, 1, 1, and 1 out of 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 7854626721 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7854626721 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175202?state=KS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.