Occupancy rate
77%
In line with Iowa averagePrimarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
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Nursing Home
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community, Inc. began serving the community in 1975 with the opening of Colonial Manor nursing home. In an effort to provide another needed service to the community, the Colonial Heights independent living duplex units were made available in 1998. Colonial Estates, opened in 2010, is the latest addition to Colonial Manors of Columbus Community, Inc.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
39
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.9%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Occupancy rate
76.9%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3.3M
Operating loss
-$106.0K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$3,273,428.00
Operating loss
$-105,961.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$3.3M
39-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
30 / 39
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status
Active
County:
Louisa
Additional licensing details
License number:
580135
CMS Certification Number:
165476
Certification type:
FALSE
Ownership & operating entity
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is administrated by Sarah Hand.
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3197288998
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
13 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:August 25, 2025
36 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Colonial Manors of Columbus Community
The most recent inspection on August 25, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no specific deficiencies detailed. Earlier inspections showed recurring deficiencies related to care planning, assessment accuracy, medication management, and abuse reporting, including a substantiated abuse allegation in July 2025. Prior issues also involved infection control, antibiotic stewardship, and resident safety measures, with plans of correction submitted after each survey. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the abuse case in July 2025, which involved failures in reporting and investigation. The facility’s recent certification in substantial compliance suggests some improvement following earlier citations, though certain care and documentation issues have appeared repeatedly over time.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
20
Iowa average 21.7
Citations per inspection
6.67
Iowa 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
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
19 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Jul 24, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Administration minor citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Aug 15, 2024
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Aug 15, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Aug 15, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Aug 15, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. 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.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
73
Employees
45
Contractors
28
Staff to resident ratio
2.43:1
22% better than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
Avg staff/day
19
Average shift
6.5 hours
12% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
11,290
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
40
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
6.6%
747 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 16
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Registered Nurse: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 16 | 40 | 5,569 | 91 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,038 | 91 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,060 | 85 | 93% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 685 | 74 | 81% | 6.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 60 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 63 | 69% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 308 | 58 | 64% | 5.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 218 | 31 | 34% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 178 | 40 | 44% | 4.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 31 | 34% | 2.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 31 | 34% | 2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 55 | 24 | 26% | 2.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 11% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 11% | 2.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 4% | 5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 13% | 1.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 11% | 1.8 |
40 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
93%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
81%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
34%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
44%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
34%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
34%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
26%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
11%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
11%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
13%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
11%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
30 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (3.3%)
Medicaid
21 residents (70%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (26.7%)
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.2
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 averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.2
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.2%
29% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.1%
28% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.2%
7% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.7%
113% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
18% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
66% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
18% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.8%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.5%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.9%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.0%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Colonial Manors of Columbus Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.9%
↑ 3.1pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$105,961
↑ ~$76K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$2,169,041
↑ ~$409K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-3.3%
↑ 3.4pp vs 2023
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