Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center
1500 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230 · Gunnison County · (970) 641-0704
50 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · Government - City/county · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065144 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 8 health citations since March 2020, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $14,866 in the last three years; the largest was $8,018, and the latest is dated April 2, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.13 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.12 of those hours.
45.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 8 health citations on file.
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with respect and dignity for five (#24, #17, #3, #14 and #28) of 10 residents reviewed for respect and dignity out of 22 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #24, Resident #17, Resident #3, Resident #14 and Resident #28, who required meal assistance were treated with respect and dignity.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than five percent (%). Specifically, the facility's medication error rate was 6.25%, with two errors out of 32 opportunities for error.
April 24, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to have a registered nurse (RN) scheduled eight hours consecutively every day for seven days a week. Specifically, the facility failed to have an RN on duty for eight consecutive hours consistently from 10/1/23 to 4/24/24.
April 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (#1) out of three sample residents were kept free from abuse. The facility failed to provide increased oversight and monitoring to ensure Resident #1, who had severe cognitive impairment and was unable to consent to sexual contact of any type, was protected from sexual abuse by Resident #2, who was cognitively intact. On 2/13/24, Resident #2 was observed watching television in Resident #1's room by two different staff members. At 9:23 p.m., over an hour after the last known observation of the two residents, certified nurse aide (CNA) #1 entered Resident #1's room while doing routine rounds. Resident #1's door had been closed and when CNA #1 entered Resident #1's room, he observed Resident #2, who was nude, lying on top of Resident #1, who was also nude, and having sexual intercourse with her. [...]
March 12, 2020Standard inspection · 4 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to prevent pressure injuries for one (#25) of two residents reviewed for pressure injuries out of 25 sample residents. The facility failed to assess and implement interventions for a newly placed medical device (knee brace). The facility further failed to regularly assess Resident #25's skin integrity underneath the knee brace after she was deemed to be high risk for pressure ulcer development. These failures led to the development of an unstageable pressure ulcer to the resident's right lower extremity caused by the leg brace. The pressure ulcer caused the resident to experience pain in the wound area as well as to endure painful dressing changes.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to prevent the spread of infection in one of three neighborhoods. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Implement appropriate hand hygiene practices and glove use while providing activities of daily (ADL) care to Resident #26; and -Implement appropriate hand hygiene practices during housekeeping cleaning tasks on the [NAME] Park neighborhood.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#20) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications out of 25 sample residents was free from unnecessary drugs. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure psychotropic medications included evidence that informed consent was provided for and by the resident; which included evidence of education, targeted behaviors, potential side effects and correct dosage.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to implement policies and procedures related to pneumococcal immunizations for two (#26 and #19) of five residents reviewed for immunizations out of 25 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to offer and provide the pneumococcal 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) to the residents.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 29, 2026, 6 on April 24, 2024.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,363 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $2,485 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.13 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.12 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.64 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.73 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.55 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.33 on weekdays and 3.64 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 16.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.07 in April to June 2025 to 4.13 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.13 | 1.12 | 4.33 | 3.64 | 16.6% | 0 of 90 | 32 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.38 | 1.16 | 4.53 | 3.98 | 13.7% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.31 | 1.14 | 4.51 | 3.79 | 19.3% | 0 of 92 | 31 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.07 | 1.04 | 4.20 | 3.74 | 12.9% | 0 of 91 | 33 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Colorado, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.76 | 3.75 | 3.18 | 5.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Colorado
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.78 | $21.42 to $24.00 | 22,240 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.52 | $29.76 to $38.37 | 4,920 |
| Registered nurses | $48.20 | $40.67 to $52.37 | 54,490 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.9 | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.5 | 20.0 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Gunnison | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10/16/2013 | |
| Alpern, Bruce | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2012 | |
| Covey, Marla | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2014 | |
| Haver, Donald | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2014 | |
| Hutchison Crockett, Marla | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Kaufman, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2022 | |
| Leach, Jackie | Corporate director | Individual | 03/18/2026 | |
| McMahill, Emily | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2025 | |
| Amrich, Jason | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/06/2021 | |
| Baker, Joseph | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/16/2013 | |
| Blad, Nathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/13/2025 | |
| Baker, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/16/2013 | |
| Alpern, Bruce | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2012 | |
| Covey, Marla | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2014 | |
| Haver, Donald | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2014 | |
| Hutchison Crockett, Marla | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Kaufman, Mark | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2022 | |
| McMahill, Emily | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2025 | |
| Amrich, Jason | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/11/2025 | |
| Anderson, Kenneth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/26/2026 | |
| Kibler, Shandy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/26/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2020: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 24, 2024: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
Colorado contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Colorado. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 303-862-3524. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Find and compare facilities, where Colorado publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Colorado average is 8.7.
- Has Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $14,866 in the last three years.
- Does Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers. Legal business name: GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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