VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER
1401 S CASCADE AVE, Montrose, CO 81401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER Compares
VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER is a 101-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Montrose, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.5%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 101 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Montrose, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.8% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (44% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.5% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (86% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 7.0% — better than the Colorado average of 20.9% (67% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Montrose.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.8% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.5% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 101 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 VALLEY MANOR CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Montrose
Montrose sits in Montrose County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.8% 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+
- 10,075 (23.8%)
- Median age
- 45.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,611
- Median home value
- $242,300
Demographics for Montrose County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Montrose.
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