Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake
Monte Vista, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065391) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 852-5118 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake reports 5.07619 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.8795 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.7 percent annually.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake is a state-government-owned nursing home in Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 35.8 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since December 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Colorado state average overall rating of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars, while its quality measure (QM) rating is lower, at 2 stars. Families should weigh all four ratings together, as they measure different aspects of care.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.07619 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.87950 RN hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.7 percent.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided. No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.07619 hours per resident per day, including 1.8795 RN hours per resident per day, with 23.7% annual nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 35.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7198525118 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7198525118 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065391?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.