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Valley Manor Care Center
1401 S Cascade Ave, 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.
Valley Manor Care Center, in Montrose, Colorado, is certified for 101 beds under non-profit, church related ownership and belongs to the Volunteers Of America Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 10, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $36K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 40.3%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montrose Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.7 | 27.7 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.3% | 48.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $35,968 | $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: 9 Apr 2026, 23 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×21 E ×2 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 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 | 3 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2024 | Fine | $35,968 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.3%, RNs 43.8%; 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 | 13.5% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.6% | 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: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Volunteers Of America Care Facilities. Chain: Volunteers Of America Senior Living (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America National Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1985 |
| Volunteers of America National Services | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
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 |
| Hope Springs Care Center | Montrose | 74 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 47.3 | $87K | 10 Dec 2024 |
All 3 facilities in Montrose County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valley Manor Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Valley Manor Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $36K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valley Manor Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valley Manor Care Center?
It is part of the Volunteers Of America Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Volunteers of America National Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valley Manor Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
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.