GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER
1500 W TOMICHI AVE, Gunnison, CO 81230
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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Care Quality Indicators
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Lower is better
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How GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER Compares
GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in Gunnison, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.4%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (182% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Gunnison.
How is GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.4% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 50 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 GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gunnison
Gunnison sits in Gunnison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 2,370 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 34.8 years
- Median household income
- $60,557
- Median home value
- $381,900
Demographics for Gunnison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gunnison.
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