Nursing homes in Colby, KS
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Colby, part of the Thomas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Colby, Kansas, in Thomas County have access to two nursing home facilities to meet their long-term care needs. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Among the facilities serving the 67701 ZIP code, Citizens Medical Center LTCU currently holds the highest designation with a 4-star rating, reflecting its performance within the federal quality assessment system.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Colby
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Colby
- All homes in Colby score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER LTCU at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Colby
| CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER LTCU CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| COLBY OPERATOR, LLC MISSION HEALTH COMMUNITIES · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.