nursing home in Buffalo, MO
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO 65622 · (417) 345-2228
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center at a glance
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is a 134-bed non-profit nursing home in Buffalo, Missouri (Dallas County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Missouri average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 6, 2024) found 17 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.5% per year (state average 56%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 134
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Citizens Memorial Health Care
- Medicare-certified since
- May 8, 1984
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Dallas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 265245
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.27 hrs | 3.43 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.47 hrs | 0.46 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.33 hrs | 2.29 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.78 hrs | 3.01 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.5% | 56% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 10% | 47.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 17 | 11 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 8 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 86 | 111.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $37,425 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 134 | 103 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 111 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.5% | 72.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18% | 23.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 28.7% | 18.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 25.7% | 17.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 18.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 19.4% | 25.6% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.9% | 17.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.4% | 90.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 84.1% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.3% | 63.5% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.7% | 65.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| December 6, 2024 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 18, 2025 |
| September 26, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| September 26, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| January 20, 2023 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
| January 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAMS, KENDIKA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| ASHWORTH, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2021 |
| BABB, DONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1986 |
| BANNER, KATRINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| CALHOUN, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| FINNELL, HEATHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2021 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2024 |
| FRANCKA, TIM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2024 |
| FULBRIGHT, GARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2022 |
| HANAK, SARAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2020 |
| HANCOCK, JANIECA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2018 |
| KALLENBACH, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2019 |
| KOWITI, D Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2024 |
| MEENTS, DANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2010 |
| MEYER, RENEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/12/2020 |
| PACE, ROY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2024 |
| SMITH, KENNETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2023 |
| ASHWORTH, JAMES Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2021 |
| BABB, DONALD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1986 |
| BANNER, KATRINA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| CALHOUN, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2022 |
| DAWSON, ERAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| FULBRIGHT, GARY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2022 |
| HANCOCK, JANIECA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2018 |
| KALLENBACH, JOHN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2019 |
| MEENTS, DANA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2010 |
| MEYER, RENEE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SMITH, KENNETH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2023 |
| ABRAMS, KENDIKA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| ASHWORTH, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2021 |
| BABB, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/1986 |
| BANNER, KATRINA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2022 |
| CALHOUN, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2022 |
| FINNELL, HEATHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2020 |
| FRANCKA, TIM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2024 |
| FULBRIGHT, GARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2022 |
| HANAK, SARAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2020 |
| HANCOCK, JANIECA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2018 |
| KALLENBACH, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2019 |
| KOWITI, D Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colonial Springs Healthcare Center's rating?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Missouri nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Colonial Springs Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 17 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Colonial Springs Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Colonial Springs Healthcare Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Citizens Memorial Health Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Colonial Springs Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is at 750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO 65622. Phone: (417) 345-2228.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.