COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER
530 W 16TH ST, Salida, CO 81201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER Compares
COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER is a 112-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salida, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 47% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.9% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (80% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Salida.
What keeps COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.9% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.6% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 47% occupancy across 112 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Salida
Salida sits in Chaffee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,037 (25.2%)
- Median age
- 49.0 years
- Median household income
- $55,176
- Median home value
- $387,300
Demographics for Chaffee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Salida.
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