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Colonial Springs Healthcare Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO 65622134 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and active social programming, making it a strong choice for families prioritizing resident engagement. While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, we recommend visiting during a weekend or evening to personally observe staffing levels and response times, as is standard practice for any facility.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center receives high praise for its active engagement programs and clean, welcoming environment. Families frequently highlight the kindness of the nursing staff and the facility's commitment to keeping residents socially active through creative activities.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging and creative activities program
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Kind and attentive nursing staff
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 25 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

91%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into the daily care plan for residents?
  • 2Given the facility's focus on creative activities, could you walk me through a few examples of the most popular programs residents are participating in this week?
  • 3With a 2-star CMS staffing rating, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to ensure consistent, high-quality attention for every resident throughout the day?
  • 4Regarding the recent health inspection reports, what specific improvements or changes have been implemented to address those findings and ensure a higher standard of care?
  • 5How does your nursing staff coordinate with outside specialists or handle urgent medical needs when a resident requires immediate attention after hours?
  • 6The facility is well-regarded for its cleanliness; what is your process for maintaining that standard in resident rooms and common areas on a daily basis?

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Key Review Excerpts

From the moment we entered the building we were welcomed with hugs and care. Everyone says hi and is willing to talk with you, always asking what they can do to help you.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

It’s clear that the staff puts so much care and creativity into making every one of thier days meaningful.

Community observer · 2025★★★★★

I’ve never gone into it and had it stink like urine or something like that so I feel like it is an acceptable place. The workers have always gone out of their way to welcome me and I’ve seen them do a great deal of work to engage the residence.

Visitor · 2020★★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
68%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.53hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%
Dallas
2.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.9%
US
14.4%
MO
19.1%
Dallas
18.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
Dallas
95.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.3%
US
19.5%
MO
25.4%
Dallas
17.1%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.3%
US
15.3%
MO
18.9%
Dallas
17.3%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.1%
US
15.5%
MO
23.6%
Dallas
11.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
84.6%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
Dallas
86.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.3%
Better than Avg
Here
81.3%
US
79.8%
MO
63.5%
Dallas
78.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
1.6%
MO
2.2%
Dallas
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
Above state avg (12.0)
9 complaint-triggered

Colonial Springs has concerning inspection patterns with 19 deficiencies across three recent surveys, including family complaints that triggered investigations into abuse reporting failures. The facility shows recurring issues in resident care quality, medication management, and resident rights protection. While all deficiencies appear corrected, the complaint-triggered violations and repeated problems across multiple care areas suggest families should carefully evaluate this facility and ask specific questions about recent improvements.

Mar 11, 2026Complaint
7
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Dec 6, 2024Routine
10
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0625Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Sep 26, 2024Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jan 20, 2023Routine
7
0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Colonial Springs Healthcare Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Citizens Memorial Health Care

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 6 of 6 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Ashworth, JamesManaging Control - Governing BodyBabb, DonaldManaging Control - Governing BodyBanner, KatrinaManaging Control - Governing BodyCalhoun, MichaelManaging Control - Governing BodyDawson, EranManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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