nursing home in Montrose, CO
Valley Manor Care Center
1401 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401 · (970) 249-9634
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Valley Manor Care Center at a glance
Valley Manor Care Center is a 101-bed non-profit nursing home in Montrose, Colorado (Montrose County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 9, 2026) found 11 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $35,968.
Nursing staff turnover is 40.3% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 101
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Volunteers of America Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1972
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Montrose County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065119
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.10 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.92 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.37 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 58 | 74 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $35,968 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 101 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 66 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65.4% | 80.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 27.6% | 20% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.5% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.3% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.9% | 8.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.5% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.9% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.2% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.3% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.1% | 76.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| December 10, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 11, 2025 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0551 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2024 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
| November 17, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $35,968 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $35,968 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTZ, FAITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| SOCZYNSKI, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| SONG, XIAO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2025 |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| WALKER, REBECCA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/03/2024 |
| BLOOM, SHAWN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2010 |
| ERICKSON, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| HACKETT, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| JACKSON, CARMEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| KING, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| MULLEN, BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| PERKINS, DERRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| PETERSON, JEANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| SHERIDAN, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| STRINGFELLOW, JANET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| VIGEE, VORIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| BEATY, DEJERNETTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| BUDZYNSKI, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2012 |
| CHAKRAVARTY, DEBASHISH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| HACKETT, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| MULLEN, BETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| NISIVOCCIA, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| NUTZ, FAITH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| PASKOFF, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| PERKINS, DERRICK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| SOCZYNSKI, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| SONG, XIAO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1985 |
| WALKER, REBECCA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/03/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Manor Care Center's rating?
Valley Manor Care Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Colorado nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Valley Manor Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Valley Manor Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Valley Manor Care Center?
It is non profit - church related and part of Volunteers of America Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Valley Manor Care Center and how do I contact it?
Valley Manor Care Center is at 1401 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401. Phone: (970) 249-9634.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.