VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
2120 N 10TH ST, Canon City, CO 81212
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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How VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC Compares
VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC 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 3.2 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 (70.1%) 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 96% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Canon City, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 70.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (250% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (100% 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 VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC with other nursing homes in Canon City.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC, 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 VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC 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 HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 70.1% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.6% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VALLEY VIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% 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 HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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