Colby Operator, LLC in Colby, KS

Colby Operator, LLC is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Colby, Kansas. It is located in Thomas county at 105 East College Drive, Colby, Kansas 67701. You can reach out to the office of Colby Operator, LLC via phone at (785) 462-6721. This skilled nursing facility has 40 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 88.5%. Its legal business name is Colby Operator LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Partnership. It is part of Mission Health Communities, a chain of 30 nursing homes.

Colby Operator, LLC (Medicare CCN 175202) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1991 (35 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in June, 2025.

Contact Information

Colby Operator, LLC
105 East College Drive, Colby, Kansas 67701
(785) 462-6721

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Nursing Home Profile

NameColby Operator, LLC
Location105 East College Drive, Colby, Kansas
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds40
Occupancy Rate88.5%
Medicare ID (CCN)175202
Legal Business NameColby Operator LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Partnership
ChainMission Health Communities (30 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.8 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Colby Operator, LLC in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1285824797
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameColby Operator, LLC
Doing Business AsColby Health and Rehab
Address105 E. College Dr., Colby, KS 67701
Phone Number785-462-6721

NPI Number1760446777
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameInfinia at Colby
Address105 E College Dr, Colby, KS 67701
Phone Number785-462-6721

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Colby Operator, LLC are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Colby Operator, LLC give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Colby Operator, LLC, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.863.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.450.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.910.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.52.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.373.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.420.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.010.07
Total nursing staff turnover65.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover87.5%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$40,381
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in June, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Colby Operator, LLC for 5 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 26 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 11, 2025Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
F0729, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 25, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 25, 2025
Aug 12, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Sep 11, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
Sep 28, 2023Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Nov 3, 2023
May 12, 2022Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jun 13, 2022
May 12, 2022Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 13, 2022
May 12, 2022Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 13, 2022
May 12, 2022Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 13, 2022
May 12, 2022Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 13, 2022
May 12, 2022Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 13, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Colby Operator, LLC, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased19.6713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight8.945.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.870.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection7.261.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.8312.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.533.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine97.7193.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine77.7882.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened24.4614.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication33.0819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.1495.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers8.844.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence20.8919.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication29.215.38

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