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814 Springer Avenue Columbus Junction, IA 52738 · Louisa County
CMS certification number 165476 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Colonial Manors of Columbus Community a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Colonial Manors of Columbus Community as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.51 hours per resident per day at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community, below the Iowa median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 0.42 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.20 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 17.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Iowa median 41.7%). That is lower than most homes in Iowa, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community: Medicare and Medicaid
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Iowa's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 24, 2025 and found 2 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 20 citations at Colonial Manors of Columbus Community across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 19 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (7) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months" (tag F0636, level E, August 15, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 24, 2025 · 2 citations
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
August 15, 2024 · 10 citations
EAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
October 12, 2023 · 8 citations
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Questions to ask on a tour of Colonial Manors of Columbus Community
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 24, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Colonial Manors of Columbus Community
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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16.5 mi
Washington County Hospital WashingtonEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 31m for patients treated and sent home
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19.9 mi
Trinity Muscatine MuscatineEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 16m for patients treated and sent home
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23.5 mi
Henry County Health Center Mt PleasantEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 31m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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