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Hope Springs Care Center
1043 Ridge St, Montrose, CO 81401
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hope Springs Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Montrose, Colorado, certified for 74 beds and caring for about 49 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 13, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 47.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 9 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $87K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 64.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montrose Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.3 | 27.7 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.8% | 48.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $87,079 | $35,968 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Dec 2024, 25 May 2023.
Severity mix: G ×5 D ×13 E ×14 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2023 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | Fine | $21,808 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $13,409 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.8%, RNs 58.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.1% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.8% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Elk Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Recover-Care Healthcare (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain SNF Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2022 |
| Colorado SNF Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 03/01/2022 |
| Recover-Care Healthcare Property LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 42% | 03/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montrose County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorow Care Centerabuse icon | Olathe | 82 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 25.6 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Valley Manor Care Centerabuse icon | Montrose | 101 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 27.7 | $36K | 9 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Montrose County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hope Springs Care Center been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Hope Springs Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $87K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hope Springs Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hope Springs Care Center?
It is part of the Recover-Care Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Rocky Mountain SNF Holdings LLC, Colorado SNF Holdings LLC and Recover-Care Healthcare Property LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hope Springs Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Dec 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Dec 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.