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 26 to 39 of 39 citations

  1. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2023).

  2. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).

  3. 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 12, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, 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).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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.