COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE
3749 SHERMAN AVE, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE Compares
COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Monte Vista, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.8%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Monte Vista, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (103% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6% (43% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE with other nursing homes in Monte Vista.
What keeps COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE's rating advantage in Monte Vista?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Monte Vista
Monte Vista sits in Rio Grande County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,279 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,570
- Median home value
- $186,700
Demographics for Rio Grande County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Monte Vista.
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