C

GUNNISON VALLEY HEALTH SENIOR CARE CENTER

1500 W TOMICHI AVE, GUNNISON, CO 81230
Score: 60 / 100

Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 60/100. Located in Gunnison, Colorado, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.31 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.14 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.34 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.79 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.83 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Apr 23, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0727 Severity 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.
    Apr 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Mar 11, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 11, 2020 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Mar 11, 2020 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,866

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1