Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
Buffalo, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265245) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 345-2228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center reports 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.5%.
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Buffalo, Dallas County, Missouri, certified for 134 beds and averaging 110.6 residents per day. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 8, 1984, and continues to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record and no payment denial actions for this facility.
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is part of the Citizens Memorial Health Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should review the full inspection and quality history directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 46.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 134 beds and averages 110.6 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Citizens Memorial Health Care chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 8, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Colonial Springs Healthcare Center scores 2, 3, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 4173452228 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 4173452228 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265245?state=MO.
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.