Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER

SALIDA, CO · 112 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 16, 2026

CMS Certification Number 065220 · first certified December 1985

Ownership

Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within CO

23 citations — more than 68% of the 210 certified nursing homes in CO. Compared within CO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens September 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CO are typically surveyed 17–24 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 177 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Physical environment (health survey)

2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 23 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in CO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CO figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	23
Median facility in CO	16
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
October 20, 2022	6
October 12, 2023	14
April 16, 2026	3

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	3	2026-04-16
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	3	2026-04-16
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	2	2026-04-16
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	2	2023-10-12
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	2	2023-10-12
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	2	2023-10-12
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	1	2023-10-12
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	1	2023-10-12

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 10
Egress Deficiencies 4
Services Deficiencies 4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
Other 2

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	10
Egress Deficiencies	4
Services Deficiencies	4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	2

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

April 16, 2026 — 3 citations

Citations issued on April 16, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (September 3, 2026)
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (June 4, 2027)

October 12, 2023 — 14 citations

Citations issued on October 12, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Waiver has been granted (March 31, 2024)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Waiver has been granted (March 31, 2024)
K-0927	Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023)

October 20, 2022 — 6 citations

Citations issued on October 20, 2022
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2023)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 18, 2023)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2023)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2023)
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Waiver has been granted (November 26, 2022)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.