Nursing homes in Salida, CO
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Salida, part of the Chaffee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Salida, Colorado, and the surrounding Chaffee County region seeking long-term care services have one nursing facility available within the 81201 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, the local facility maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Columbine Manor Care Center, operated by Life Care Centers of America, currently stands as the highest-rated option in the area, providing skilled nursing support for the community.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Salida
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Salida
- All homes in Salida score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Salida reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Salida
| COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.