GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER

1500 W TOMICHI AVE
GUNNISON CO 81230
Phone: 9706410704

Government - City/county

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
5/5
Much above average
Overall rating5/5
Health inspections5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 1.8 star higher (3.2), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Gunnison average: level with the average (5.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds50
Average residents per day32.4
Occupancy65%
OwnershipGovernment - City/county
CountyGunnison
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1977-04-09
CMS certification number (CCN)065144
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle2

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.47
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.13
Registered nurse turnover50.0%
Total nursing staff turnover45.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)3
Fines (total value)$14,866
Payment denials0
Total penalties3
This facility has $14,866 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 5, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 50 beds; the facility reports an average of 32.4 residents per day (about 65% occupancy).

Does GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $14,866 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.