nursing home in Colby, WI

Colonial Health Services

702 W Dolf St, Colby, WI 54421 · (715) 223-2352

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Colonial Health Services at a glance

Colonial Health Services is a 70-bed for-profit nursing home in Colby, Wisconsin (Clark County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 8, 2026) found 12 health citations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $22,191.

Nursing staff turnover is 42.9% per year (state average 46.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
70
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
North Shore Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
March 1, 1984
Resident/family council
None
County
Clark County
CMS Certification Number
525350

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.57 hrsWisconsin average4.21 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.57 hrs4.21 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.86 hrs0.99 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.23 hrs2.58 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.18 hrs3.77 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)42.9%46.9%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)30%39.7%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)211Worse

Inspections

This facility12Wisconsin average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1299Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)84.3100.380.6Average

Penalties

This facility1Wisconsin average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$22,191$48,150$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds7077107
Average residents per day595586
Occupancy84.4%74%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5.2%Wisconsin average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)5.2%3.3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.9%5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)25.9%15.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)4.9%2.7%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%2.1%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)22.9%16.1%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)29.9%18.4%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.2%5.1%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%5.7%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)8.5%16.9%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)20.5%24.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.7%95%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)82.6%95.7%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility1.6%Wisconsin average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.6%1.2%1.6%Average
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)87.9%82.2%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)62.7%86.5%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 8, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 3, 2026
July 8, 2026
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 August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
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 August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
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 August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
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 August 4, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2026
August 19, 2025
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
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected September 15, 2025
August 19, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected September 15, 2025
May 21, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
May 21, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
May 21, 2025
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
May 21, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
October 7, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 24, 2024
March 14, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2024
March 14, 2024
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected April 3, 2024
March 14, 2024
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 April 3, 2024
March 14, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2024
March 14, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 3, 2024

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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $22,191 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
August 19, 2025Fine$22,191

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
BELONGIA, CHRISTINA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2025
CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/31/2025
GEE, DARREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
HOEHN, JEFFREY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
LEE, MORGAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/26/2026
NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2025
NSH DOLF STREET LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
PATZER, COLLEEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/14/2023
PURTELL, BRIAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
UMLAND, MICHAEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
WIPFLI LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2025
BAUMANN, TROY
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
HOEHN, JEFFREY
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
MILLS, DAVID
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
GEE, DARREN
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/12/2026
BAUMANN, TROY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
BELONGIA, CHRISTINA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
GEE, DARREN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
GREER, LAUREN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
HOEHN, JEFFREY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/27/2026
LEE, MORGAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/26/2026
NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
PATZER, COLLEEN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/14/2023
PURTELL, BRIAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
UMLAND, MICHAEL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
WIPFLI LLP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025

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    • Abuse citation
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    ★★★★★5Much above average
  4. Three Oaks Health Services

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    ★★★★★2Below average
  5. Norwood Health Ctr-Central

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    Government · 32 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield

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Frequently asked questions

What is Colonial Health Services's rating?

Colonial Health Services has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Wisconsin nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Colonial Health Services receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a Wisconsin average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Colonial Health Services 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 Health Services?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of North Shore Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Colonial Health Services and how do I contact it?

Colonial Health Services is at 702 W Dolf St, Colby, WI 54421. Phone: (715) 223-2352.

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.