VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER
2120 N 10TH ST, Canon City, CO 81212
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER Compares
VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Canon City, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (70.0%) is above the Colorado average of 20.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Canon City, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 70.0% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (249% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Canon City.
How is VALLEY VIEW 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 VIEW CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 70.0% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VALLEY VIEW 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 VALLEY VIEW 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 Canon City
Canon City sits in Fremont County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% 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+
- 10,265 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,364
- Median home value
- $197,500
Demographics for Fremont County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Canon City.
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