nursing home in Monte Vista, CO
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake
3749 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144 · (719) 852-5118
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake at a glance
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a 60-bed government nursing home in Monte Vista, Colorado (Rio Grande County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (October 17, 2024) found 2 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.7% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 2007
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Rio Grande County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065391
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.08 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.88 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.20 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.83 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 20 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 36 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 59.7% | 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) | 8.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.5% | 20% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 24.3% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.4% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 10.2% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.7% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.9% | 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) | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 38% | 76.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 21, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 26, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0678 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| February 13, 2024 Complaint | 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 March 13, 2024 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 13, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 30, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 30, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0810 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 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 30, 2023 |
| December 2, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2021 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF COLORADO Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/12/2007 |
| ALDRICH, ERIN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/08/2022 |
| DAVIS, CHRISTA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2007 |
| MONTAGUE, MINDY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/02/2007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake's rating?
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake has 5 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 Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake 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 Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake and how do I contact it?
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is at 3749 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144. Phone: (719) 852-5118.
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.