Colonial Health Services
Colby, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525350) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,191
Phone: (715) 223-2352 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colonial Health Services has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of about 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Colonial Health Services reports total nurse staffing of about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Colonial Health Services has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,191.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Colonial Health Services is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Colby, Wisconsin (Clark County), operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1984. It has an average daily census of 59.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Colonial Health Services holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,191.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Colonial Health Services is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details, including recent inspection reports, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Colonial Health Services has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,191.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Colonial Health Services is certified for 70 beds, with an average daily census of 59.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5-star scale; Colonial Health Services scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7152232352 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7152232352 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525350?state=WI.
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.