Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
750 West Cooper, Buffalo, MO, 65622 · CCN 265245
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, Missouri. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 17 deficiency citations across 3 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in December 2024.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0689 — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (1 citation)
- F0638 — Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (1 citation)
- F0625 — 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. (1 citation)
- F0883 — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (1 citation)
- F0582 — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (1 citation)
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