Colfax Nursing and Rehab, LLC
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based on 6 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 7)
- High staff turnover (62%)
- High RN turnover (100%)
Bottom 25% in LA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Significantly below average staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While you may find specific staff members who are highly dedicated to advocating for your loved one, be aware that the facility culture is described by some families as overly restrictive. When touring, specifically ask about resident autonomy, such as the ability to spend time outdoors or personalize their rooms, to ensure it aligns with your expectations for quality of life.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Colfax Nursing and Rehab receives polarized feedback, with families praising specific individual staff members like social services and transport coordinators for their advocacy and support. However, multiple reviewers express deep dissatisfaction with the facility's restrictive environment, describing it as feeling like a jailhouse with limited freedom for residents. While some note improvements in cleanliness, others highlight significant systemic issues and a need for broad operational improvements.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated and helpful social services staff
- Professional and polite CNA care
- Improved facility cleanliness and odor control
- Reliable transport assistance for appointments
Concerns
- Restrictive environment and lack of resident freedom (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 6 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how helpful the social services team is; how do they help new residents settle into the community?
- 2With the recent improvements in cleanliness and odor control, what are the current daily routines for maintaining the facility's upkeep?
- 3How do you ensure residents have plenty of freedom and opportunities to move around the facility during the day?
- 4Could you explain the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the night?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to keep residents engaged and active?
- 6How do you manage transportation for residents who have important doctor appointments outside of the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Social Services lady Helene was AMAZING. She helped us so much in advocating for my Dad. She went over and beyond for my Dad.”
“The staff is very friendly the place is well kept it smells alot better from my past vist and the C.N.A. MRS. JANET JENKINS WAS SO PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE”
“this place is like a jail house I do believe that in my heart and soul , the old folks can't go outside when they want to they can't have chair in room”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Colfax Nursing and Rehab has significant ongoing issues, with 22 deficiencies triggered by family complaints across multiple areas. Recurring problems include resident rights violations, care planning failures, medication management errors, food service issues, and safety hazards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas like resident dignity, proper care planning, and basic safety suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully evaluate before placement.
Aug 27, 2025Routine7
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 27, 2025Complaint6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jul 1, 2025Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Oct 2, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jun 4, 2024Routine16
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Jun 4, 2024Complaint5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Colfax Nursing and Rehab, LLC
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Colfax Nursing and Rehab LLC
Owner · Organization
Imhoff, James
Owner
Key personnel
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