All citations for Columbine Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 16, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 39 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No plan of correction on record.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (March 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (March 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (November 26, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure 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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0888, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0659, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.