Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, CO

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Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, CO

Columbine Manor Care Center is a nursing home community in Salida, CO.

Information last verified: June 5, 2026

530 West 16Th Street, Salida, CO 81201

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 31 reviews

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Overall Review of Columbine Manor Care Center

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Caring, supportive staff stands out

Residents and families consistently describe compassionate, professional staff.

Across many reviews, people describe staff who communicate well, respond when help is needed, and treat residents with genuine compassion. Several comments also highlight specific staff members in rehab, admissions, and nursing, along with praise that care improved residents’ mobility and comfort over time. A recurring thread is that families felt supported during difficult stretches, including end-of-life care and recovery after surgery.

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Clean facility is a recurring plus

Many reviewers note a clean, well-maintained environment.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, well-kept, and maintained in a way that helps residents and visitors feel comfortable. Some reviewers contrast that comfort with negative experiences where others describe the building as dirty or the overall condition as gross. Taken together, cleanliness is a strong day-to-day topic, with more praise than complaints.

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Activities and entertainment keep residents engaged

Residents get regular chances to participate and stay entertained.

One review highlights a steady schedule of activities and volunteer performances, including group games and resident engagement. Another review pairs upbeat resident comments with praise for entertainment, describing a more positive daily experience. For families comparing options, these engagement details show up as a meaningful part of what people value.

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Around-the-clock care is emphasized

Reviews repeatedly mention 24-hour support needs and coverage.

One family specifically looked for a place that could provide 24-hour care, saying the community met that need and helped a loved one feel safe and comfortable. Other reviews discuss how staffing works during nights, including claims of understaffing and uneven coverage. Even where opinions diverge, the theme of continuous care support is clearly present in the feedback.

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Staffing and organization concerns appear

Some reviewers report staffing shortages and breakdowns in organization.

A few critical reviews describe turnover, difficulty locating supplies, and problems that create an unsafe or uncomfortable environment. Others specifically mention understaffing—such as limited nurse coverage on some nights—along with concerns about delayed assistance. There are also comments questioning leadership decisions and how situations are handled in resident-facing spaces.

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Features

Housing

112 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

Salida Universal Faith Church (0.2 miles)
First Lutheran Church (0.4 miles)
Grainery Ministries (0.4 miles)
Cornerstone Church (0.5 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.5 miles)
Poncha Springs Church of Christ (0.8 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

Nature's Medicine (0.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Safeway Pharmacy (1 miles)

Transportation

Budget Truck Rental (0.2 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.6 miles)
G B Taxidermy (0.7 miles)
Harriet Alexander Airport (0.9 miles)
Harriet Alexander Airfield (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

Uptown Grill (0.2 miles)
Country Bounty (0.3 miles)
The Firefly Restaurant (0.3 miles)
Los Girasoles (0.5 miles)
Super Bowl Lanes (0.5 miles)
50 Burger (0.6 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.8 miles)

Physicians

The Medical Clinics (0.2 miles)
Central Colorado Dermatology (1 miles)
First Street Family Health (1.1 miles)
Salida Dermatology (1.2 miles)
First Street Family Health (1.2 miles)

Cafes

Sacred Ground Coffee (0.2 miles)

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