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COLONIAL HEALTH SERVICES Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (COLBY, Wisconsin)

702 W DOLF ST, COLBY, Wisconsin 54421

Phone: 7152232352

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
55
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Clark
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityWisconsin AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.790.98-0.19
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.684.25-0.57
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover51.6%46.7%-

Health Citation History

22 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-19Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-08-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-05-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-08Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-21Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-21Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-21Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-05-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-03-14Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-14Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$22,191
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-08-19Fine$22,191-

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