Columbia Manor Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
2012 Nifong Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
MISSION: We are committed to providing the best care for our residents. Our commitment is best described by asking ourselves one question when decisions are being made: "Is this best for our residents?" This is our mission, our driving force - to be the very best we can be for our residents. PLEDGE: Our pledge is to provide every care and comfort for our residents in a home-like atmosphere, and to provide competent, skilled total nursing services by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Skilled Nursing Assistants.
Operated by JMS Senior Living, which runs 8 communities in our directory.
With 52 beds, Columbia Manor Care Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Columbia average about 92 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 82% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia average about 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 82%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Boone County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Columbia Manor Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Columbia Manor Care Center offers memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 52
- Occupancy 82%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.6
- Annual staff turnover 82%
- Last health inspection August 2025
Resident & family reviews
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