Montrose, CO

Valley Manor Care Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $43,131 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies

1401 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO

(970) 249-9634

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

101

Certified beds

Average residents

64

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Volunteers Of America Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1972-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.82

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.80

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.41

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.50

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
1.3
0.8 pts better
1.9
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.2
1.7
1.5 pts better
1.8
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
93.5%
5.6 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
94.7%
3.5 pts better
95.5%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.4%
3.4 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.8%
7.4%
0.6 pts better
11.4%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
5.0%
1.3 pts better
5.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.4%
11.2%
4.2 pts worse
19.6%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.2%
20.6%
9.6 pts worse
16.7%
13.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.0%
15.2%
9.8 pts worse
16.3%
8.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.2%
14.6%
0.6 pts worse
14.9%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.8%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
1.5%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.5%
22.4%
5.1 pts worse
19.8%
7.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
3.7%
0.1 pts better
5.1%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.2%
76.4%
16.8 pts better
81.7%
11.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 4.0%
12.8%
8.8 pts better
12.0%
8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.5%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
75.6%
18.7 pts better
79.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.1%
20.3%
5.2 pts better
23.9%
8.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-05-23 · Fire 2024-05-23

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2022-11-17 · Fire 2022-11-17

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-12 · Fire 2021-08-12

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-11

G · Actual harm 2024-05-23

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-20

G · Actual harm 2023-06-08

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-05-19

G · Actual harm 2022-11-17

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-01-03

G · Actual harm 2022-11-17

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-01-03

G · Actual harm 2022-11-17

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-17

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-09-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2021-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2021-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2021-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2021-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2021-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2021-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2021-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-12

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2021-09-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$35,968 2024-05-23

Fine

Fine · fine $35,968

Fine

$7,163 2023-06-08

Fine

Fine · fine $7,163

Fine

Ownership

Volunteers Of America National Services

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 1982-03-09
Arnold, Patti

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2016-07-01
Bloom, Shawn

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2010-03-23
Budzynski, Joseph

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2012-04-02
Burkes, Jane

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-08-31
Burrell, James

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-05-24
Carrington, Edwina

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-07-01
Dale, Karen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2013-07-01
Dolan, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-07-01
Edeburn, Andrew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-12-10
Gavin, Nancy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2011-11-11
King, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2010-07-01
Knapp, Keith

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2016-07-01
Leblanc, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-08-31
Mullen, Beth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2020-07-01
Nickell, Jacci

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-05-28
Nutz, Faith

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-09-01
Perkins, Derrick

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2019-07-01
Peterson, Jeanne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2017-07-01
Rase, Nancy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2016-07-01
Volunteers Of America National Services

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2010-03-23
Wakefield, Stephen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2013-07-01
Wilson-Geno, Sharon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-07-01

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