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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Columbus Junction, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Columbus Junction, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
814 Springer Avenue, Columbus Junction, IA 52738-0266 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Colonial Manors of Columbus Community

Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is a 39-bed nursing home in Columbus Junction, Iowa, offering nursing and memory care services, and is operated by Dianne Bohling. A privately owned, community-founded facility in Louisa County, it has served the area since 1975 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The campus expanded twice — first with independent living duplexes in 1998, then with the Colonial Estates addition in 2010.

CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall. Health Inspection performance is a relative strength, scoring 35.6% above the Iowa average, and total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day — just above the state’s 4 hours and 25 minutes. Quality Measures is the drag on the overall rating, landing 71.1% below the Iowa average, a meaningful gap for families evaluating long-term clinical outcomes.

The inspection record carries more weight than the ratings. Across roughly a dozen surveys since 2020, the facility has averaged 11.4 deficiencies per year — 159% above Iowa’s average of 4.4. The 2024 annual inspection produced 11 citations covering care planning, MDS assessments, and drug regimen review.

The July 2025 annual survey substantiated an abuse allegation: a CNA was found to have handled a resident roughly during transfers, and the facility failed to properly report or investigate the incident. The facility reached substantial compliance in August 2025 after submitting a plan of correction. No federal fines appear in the past three years.

Colonial Manors is structured for long-term nursing care and memory care residents in Louisa County who prioritize a small-community setting and local continuity of care. Families evaluating long-term placement should weigh the facility’s above-average staffing hours and inspection rating against the deficiency rate and the 2025 abuse finding.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 30.6% Above IA avg. ▲ 30.6% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 40.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 38.9% Below IA avg. ▼ 38.9% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #57 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 57th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 50m

13% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
31m
−29% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
58m
+69% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
3h 22m
+33% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
4h 27m
+33% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
4m
+97% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
19m
−38% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Physical Therapist is +97% above Iowa average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 39 Rank #347 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #261 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #148 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
30 / 39
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
215 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 18, 2027
CountyLouisa
License Number580135
CMS Certification Number165476
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is administered by Sarah Hand.

Contact Information

Email shand@colonialmanors.com
Fax3197288998

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsNursing Home

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Violations (37% above)
• Federal violations (13% above)
• Violations per inspection (59% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• State violations (71% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 3727 This facility has 37% more violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (37 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 37% worse
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 3531 This facility has 13% more federal violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (35 vs. IA avg 31).↑ 13% worse
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 27 This facility has 71% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (2 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.81.76 This facility has 59% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (2.8 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 59% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1313 This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (13 vs. IA avg 13).— At avg
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
20 Rank #136 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection
6.67 Rank #206 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 20 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.6
0 serious citations State average: 0.9
19 moderate citations State average: 19.7
1 minor citation State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Administration minor citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 15, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 79
Employees 51
Contractors 28
Staff to resident ratio 2.63 : 1
29% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 21
Average shift 6.1 hours
18% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 11,741

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 7 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 37 total: 27 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.8%

797 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2710375,94692100%6.6
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,75492100%6.5
Medication Aide/Technician5058759098%6.2
Registered Nurse7077538087%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1014485863%7.7
Administrator1014436065%7.4
Dietitian1013366571%5.2
RN Director of Nursing1013244650%7
Mental Health Service Worker1011882729%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist0441394650%2.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221353740%3.6
Physical Therapy Aide0331215459%2.2
Qualified Social Worker0111064043%2.7
Other Dietary Services Staff202982729%3.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011241112%2.2
Physical Therapy Assistant055191718%1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6.1
Medical Director011121314%0.9
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 98%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 87%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.2
10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.2
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.2%
29% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.1%
28% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.2%
7% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.7%
113% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
18% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
66% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
18% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.8%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.5%
9% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.9%
11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.85
93% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 5.00
139% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.0%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 30
Medicare
1
3.3% of residents
Medicaid
21
70% of residents
Private pay or other
8
26.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$80.5K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.0M Rank #208 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$80.5K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$33.0K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #201 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$1.9M 64.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #61 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Sarah Hand.

This home is owned by Dianne Bohling

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165476

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.

Admissions
50 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 62%
Medicaid 24%
Discharges
45 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 18%
Private pay 56%
Medicaid 27%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Friendship Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 72
Rank #143 / 403
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #40 / 362
+37%
5.78
Facility 5.78
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #9 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +5%+34%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #44 / 232
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #19 / 232
166-
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 47
Rank #202 / 504
Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc
$14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #10 / 224
$11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #6 / 224
81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #14 / 224
165081
St Francis Manor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 72
Rank #119 / 403
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #195 / 362
+3%
5.66
Facility 5.66
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #13 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +34%+32%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #1 / 232
1.0
Facility 1.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #1 / 232
-54-
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 47
Rank #39 / 504
St Francis Manor Inc
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #82 / 224
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #50 / 224
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #38 / 224
165480
Stonehill Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 72
Rank #4 / 403
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #89 / 362
+28%
4.83
Facility 4.83
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #57 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +2%+12%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #13 / 232
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #19 / 232
-158-
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 47
Rank #17 / 504
Peggy Stockel
$26.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $26.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #2 / 224
$16.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $16.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #2 / 224
62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #75 / 224
165471
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
IL
Columbus Junction
39
Facility 39
IA AVG 72
Rank #347 / 403
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #148 / 362
+15%
4.84
Facility 4.84
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #57 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -24%+13%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
20
Facility 20
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #136 / 232
6.7
Facility 6.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #206 / 232
-30-
45
Facility 45
IA AVG 47
Rank #261 / 504
Dianne Bohling
$3.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #208 / 224
$1.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #201 / 224
64.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 64.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #61 / 224
165476
Bethany Lutheran Home ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Council Bluffs
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 72
Rank #50 / 403
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #125 / 362
+20%
4.68
Facility 4.68
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #70 / 231
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +28%+9%
$46.9k
Facility $46.9k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #204 / 239
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #207 / 232
5.1
Facility 5.1
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #166 / 232
690-
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 47
Rank #59 / 504
Diana Roberts
$10.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #29 / 224
$6.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #31 / 224
60.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 60.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #96 / 224
165524
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Manors of Columbus Community

Is Colonial Manors of Columbus Community in a walkable area?

Colonial Manors of Columbus Community has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?

According to IA state health department records, Colonial Manors of Columbus Community's license number is 580135.

When does Colonial Manors of Columbus Community's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Colonial Manors of Columbus Community's license expires on March 18, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?

Colonial Manors of Columbus Community's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?

No, Colonial Manors of Columbus Community has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?

The team at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community can be reached at shand@colonialmanors.com.

Does Colonial Manors of Columbus Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is registered as a for-profit in IA.

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