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Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Columbus Junction, IA

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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Columbus Junction, IA

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814 Springer Avenue, Columbus Junction, Ia 527380266 View map

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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (319) 728-2276

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 29m per day

vs avg

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +47% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	26m per day	▼ 40% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	45m per day	▲ 33% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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.	2h 29m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	3h 20m per day	■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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.	3m per day	▲ 47% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	17m per day	▼ 44% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

215 days

39-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 45 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

77%

Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

30 / 39

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMarch 18, 2027

CountyLouisa

License Number580135

CMS Certification Number165476

Certification TypeFALSE

Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is administered by Sarah Hand.

Email shand@colonialmanors.com

Fax3197288998

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Since 2020 · 6 years of data 57 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection August 25, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	57	27	This facility has 111% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (57 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 111% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	9.5	4.5	This facility has 111% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (9.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 111% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4.4	1.8	This facility has 144% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4.4 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 144% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	13	15	This facility has 13% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (13 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 13% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on August 25, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies and accepted the plan of correction.
The July 24, 2025 inspection found two deficiencies including inaccurate resident CPR/DNR documentation and failure to develop abuse policies, with a substantiated abuse allegation and reporting failures.
The August 15, 2024 inspection identified 11 deficiencies related to assessments, care planning, medication management, and ineffective QAPI, including repeat failures to update care plans and follow physician orders.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

6.67

State average N/A

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

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

19 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A

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

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 6 deficiencies (30%)

Infection Control 2 deficiencies (10%)

Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (10%)

Resident Rights 1 deficiency (5%)

Administration 1 deficiency (5%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 1 deficiency (5%)

Total staff 79

Employees 51

Contractors 28

Staff to resident ratio 2.63 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 21

Average shift 6.1 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 11,741

Nursing staff breakdown

7.3 hours

6.5 hours

6.6 hours

Contractor staffing

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


Certified Nursing Assistant	27	10	37	5,946	92	100%	6.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	0	5	1,754	92	100%	6.5
Medication Aide/Technician	5	0	5	875	90	98%	6.2
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	753	80	87%	7.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	448	58	63%	7.7
Administrator	1	0	1	443	60	65%	7.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	336	65	71%	5.2
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	324	46	50%	7
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	188	27	29%	6.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	139	46	50%	2.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	135	37	40%	3.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	121	54	59%	2.2
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	106	40	43%	2.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	98	27	29%	3.4
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	24	11	12%	2.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	19	17	18%	1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	3	3%	6.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	12	13	14%	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%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 63%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 71%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 50%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 29%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 50%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 40%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 59%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 43%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 29%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 12%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 18%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 14%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

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

High-risk clinical events score 11.2

10% worse than State average

State average: 10.2

Functional decline score 22.2

In line with State average

State average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly below average State avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.2%

29% worse than State average

State average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 14.1%

28% better than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%

7% worse than State average

State average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 7.7%

113% worse than State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.2%

18% worse than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.9%

66% better than State average

State average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.0%

In line with State average

State average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 3.2%

18% better than State average

State average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 18.8%

In line with State average

State average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.5%

9% worse than State average

State average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 84.9%

11% worse than State average

State average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.85

93% worse than State average

State average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 5.00

139% worse than State average

State average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.0%

In line with State average

State average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.8%

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

Total residents 30

Medicare

3.3% of residents

Medicaid

70% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Colonial Manors of Columbus Community from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 67.9% ↑ 3.1pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$80.5K ↑ ~$124.4K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $1.9M ↑ ~$294.2K vs 2023

Operating Margin -2.7% ↑ 5.6pp vs 2023

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	75.0%	85.0%	81.4%	79.3%	81.3%	90.9%	91.4%	87.0%	90.5%	78.1%	64.9%	64.9%	67.9%
Beds	46	46	46	46	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	39	39
Net Income	$159,392	$171,736	$20,061	$81,955	$106,998	$73,199	$109,241	$55,555	$85,732	$256,798	-$127,636	-$181,605	-$105,961
Gross Revenue	$2,781,125	$3,025,160	$2,762,804	$3,110,666	$3,043,854	$3,387,900	$3,596,142	$3,452,312	$3,513,870	$3,370,225	$2,646,058	$2,719,435	$3,240,387
Operating Expenses	$2,392,356	$2,617,699	$2,583,484	$2,720,081	$2,674,625	$2,997,623	$3,110,203	$3,106,516	$3,161,604	$3,193,558	$2,728,136	$2,699,612	$3,110,187
Net Patient Income	$161,162	$172,640	$22,730	$85,218	$110,172	$74,174	$98,927	$38,405	$113,411	-$101,330	-$234,028	-$204,931	-$80,502
Net Patient Revenue	$2,553,518	$2,790,339	$2,606,214	$2,805,299	$2,784,797	$3,071,797	$3,209,130	$3,144,921	$3,275,015	$3,092,228	$2,494,108	$2,494,681	$3,029,685
Payroll Costs	$1,393,412	$1,567,308	$1,623,554	$1,628,853	$1,544,930	$1,785,683	$1,918,195	$1,969,056	$1,976,314	$1,905,694	$1,759,187	$1,655,695	$1,949,897
Operating Margin %	6.3%	6.2%	0.9%	3.0%	4.0%	2.4%	3.1%	1.2%	3.5%	-3.3%	-9.4%	-8.2%	-2.7%
Medicare %	6.1%	6.0%	3.7%	6.4%	5.1%	5.1%	6.4%	5.4%	3.8%	7.5%	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Medicaid %	32.9%	33.7%	36.6%	48.1%	39.7%	39.5%	39.2%	39.9%	41.0%	42.1%	52.6%	62.0%	56.6%
Private %	60.9%	60.3%	59.7%	45.4%	55.2%	55.5%	54.4%	54.7%	55.2%	50.4%	45.7%	36.1%	41.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$202	$195	$191	$211	$223	$220	$229	$236	$235	$258	$251	$270	$313
Cost/Day	$189	$183	$189	$204	$214	$215	$222	$233	$227	$267	$274	$292	$321
Avg Length of Stay	166.2 days	148.7 days	155.3 days	104.0 days	145.3 days	129.0 days	122.8 days	151.5 days	207.7 days	110.8 days	199.1 days	164.8 days	215.4 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$3.0M

Net patient income

-$80.5K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$3.0M

Net patient income

-$80.5K

Other income

$33.0K

Payroll costs

$1.9M 64.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.2M

Total costs

$3.1M

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.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 14%

Private pay 62%

Medicaid 24%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 18%

Private pay 56%

Medicaid 27%

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.


Colonial Manors of Columbus Community	NH AL IL NC	Columbus Junction	-	39	-	45	-
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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%.

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.

Who is the administrator of Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?

Sarah Hand is the administrator of Colonial Manors of Columbus Community.

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Colonial Manors of Columbus Community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

37 Certified Nursing Assistant

5 Licensed Practical Nurse

5 Medication Aide/Technician

7 Registered Nurse

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Mental Health Service Worker

4 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Qualified Social Worker

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

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