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1401 S Cascade Ave Montrose, CO 81401 · Montrose County
All 2 nursing homes in Montrose, CO (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 065119 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Valley Manor Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Valley Manor Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.23 hours per resident per day at Valley Manor Care Center, above the Colorado median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.89 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.61 hours, 15% below its all-week average. 34.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Colorado median 46.6%). That is lower than most homes in Colorado, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Valley Manor Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Valley Manor Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Colorado's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 9, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 28 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 28 citations at Valley Manor Care Center across 4 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on May 23, 2024. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (10) and quality of life and care (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health" (tag F0692, level G, May 23, 2024). 10 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 9, 2026 · 10 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide 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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTry 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.
December 10, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 23, 2024 · 10 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
November 17, 2022 · 7 citations, includes actual harm
GHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Questions to ask on a tour of Valley Manor Care Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on May 23, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 9, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $35,968 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $35,968 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Valley Manor Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.9 mi
Montrose Memorial Hospital MontroseEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 26m for patients treated and sent home
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21.6 mi
Delta County Memorial Hospital DeltaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 23m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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