Valley Manor Care Center
1401 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401 · (970) 249-9634
Non profit - Church related · 101 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Valley Manor Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 10 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $35,968 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 9, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.April 9, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 9, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 9, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 9, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 9, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 9, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 9, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 10, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $35,968May 23, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.10 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.92 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 101 |
| Average residents per day | 66.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hope Springs Care Center Montrose · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Colorow Care Center Olathe · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Willow Tree Care Center Delta · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Horizons Care Center Eckert · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center Paonia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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