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 14 of 14 citations

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
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
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care 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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care 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
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, 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
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 11, 2023).
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 October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 20, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 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.