WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
599 W GREENHOUSE DR, Akron, CO 80720
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 WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 40-bed government-owned nursing facility in Akron, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.4%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.0% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (61% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Akron.
What keeps WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 Akron
Akron sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% 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+
- 999 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,181
- Median home value
- $162,200
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Akron.
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