Colonial Health Services
Nursing home in Colby, WI
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 23, 2026Sources
The short version
A close-knit Colby nursing home where RNs value flexibility but flag management gaps
Colonial Health Services, part of the North Shore Healthcare network, offers skilled nursing and rehab in a small rural setting where reviewers praise work-life balance and a clear sense of purpose—though RN satisfaction with management and pay sits below average on Indeed.
You would work long-term care at 702 W Dolf St in Colby, a Clark County nursing home in the North Shore Health family since 2025.
If you are moving hereSources
Coworkers nominate each other for CARE Awards, and Nurses Week posts highlight what nurses say they love about the work.
For new grads
Nursing here
North Shore Healthcare organizes its culture around five stated values: trust, engagement, competence, respect, and passion. RN reviewers on Indeed highlight friendly, passionate teammates and note time and location flexibility alongside a clear sense of purpose in resident care. However, the same reviews flag management as the weakest area at 2.3 out of 5, with pay and benefits at 2.8 and concerns about workplace inclusivity and trust in colleagues. The facility is small and rural, which the organization frames as close-knit.
- Scheduling
CNA and LPN roles hiring Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual all shifts; CNA posting notes AM and PM shifts
Colonial Health Services · employer research
Sources
As of 2026
Benefits
FT health after 30 days; dental and vision; 401(k); PTO; holidays; life insurance; on-demand Rain Pay app.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
CNA wages up to $28.50 an hour; Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual All Shifts
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual All Shifts up to $45/hr
As of 2026
The units
Long-term care / Nursing home
CMS Total Nurse HPRD 3.53079; RN Hours 0.73935; CNA Hours 2.24137; Weekend RN 0.51909; PT Hours 0.01456
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
Workplace photos
The hard parts
CMS rates health inspection at 2 stars, with six health deficiencies on record.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.comCMS health inspection rated 2 stars
Employer research, Jul 23, 2026
Six health deficiencies on record
Employer research, Jul 23, 2026
Overall CMS rating around 3.5 stars
Employer research, Jul 23, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Colby, WI
Colby is a small city in central Wisconsin surrounded by dairy farmland and quiet rural landscapes. It offers a slow-paced, close-knit community feel ideal for nurses seeking a peaceful small-town lifestyle away from urban bustle.
Browse roles in Colby- State price level · Wisconsin
- 6% below the national average
- State index 94.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $854/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $50,114/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Colonial Health Services
- CNA
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/colonial-health-services-r12945
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- facebook.com/nursingandrehab/posts/congratulations-deb-she-was-selected-as-the-march-recipient-of-the-care-award-sh/2807177352736130
The short version
- instagram.com/p/DUjTt1HiUQZ
The short version · as of 2026
- instagram.com/reel/DYDGUkEgakK
The short version
- nshorehc.com/locations/colonial-health-services
Employer website
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