Canyon View Care Center
Palisade, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065228) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $28,322
Phone: (970) 464-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canyon View Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of about 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Canyon View Care Center reports about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Yes, Canyon View Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $28,322.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning it was cited in connection with an incident of abuse.
About this facility
Canyon View Care Center is a 88-bed nursing home in Palisade, Colorado (Mesa County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1986. It is operated under for-profit corporate ownership and serves an average of 74.4 residents.
CMS gives Canyon View Care Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing averages 3.45 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $28,322.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record.
CMS displays an abuse icon for Canyon View Care Center, indicating the facility has been cited in connection with an incident of abuse that harmed or could have harmed a resident. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There is no indication in the data that this facility has changed ownership in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Canyon View Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of about 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nursing staff hours average 3.45 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 31.7% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $28,322.00, and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; there is no Special Focus status listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 88 beds and had an average of 74.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (970) 464-7500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (970) 464-7500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065228?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.