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Willow Tree Care Center
2050 S Main St, Delta, CO 81416
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.
Certified for 80 beds, Willow Tree Care Center serves Delta in Delta County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 13, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 65.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $29K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 59.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Delta Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 44 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 65.0 | 65.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.7% | 59.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,756 | $28,756 | $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: 26 Feb 2026, 25 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 H ×1 D ×22 E ×20 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | H | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | 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 | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
| 5 Oct 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Fine | $28,756 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.7%, RNs 46.2%; 3 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 | 33.5% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.2% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Snh Co Tenant Llc. Chain: Stellar Senior Living (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab & Co Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/22/2024 |
| D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/22/2024 |
| Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2024 |
| Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2020 |
| Snh Trs, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2020 |
| Blackrock Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Charles Schwab & Co Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Flat Footed LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Snh Trs, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Stellar Senior Living B LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Stellar V LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Stellar Willow Tree Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Charles Schwab & Co Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Flat Footed LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Snh Trs, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Stellar Senior Living B LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Stellar V LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Stellar Willow Tree Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
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 Delta County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Care Center | Eckert | 45 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 57.8 | $11K | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Paonia | 60 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 | 73.3 | $33K | 7 Aug 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Delta County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Willow Tree Care Center been cited for?
52 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 Willow Tree Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $29K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Care Center?
It is part of the Stellar Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Charles Schwab & Co Inc, D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Willow Tree Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 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.