Colorow Care Center
Olathe, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065354) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (970) 323-5504 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colorow Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of about 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Colorow Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
Colorow Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Colorow Care Center is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1996. The facility is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily census of 68.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Colorow Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.13 for Colorado. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.73 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Colorow Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Colorow Care Center is part of the Vivage Senior Living chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.5 stars. CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from 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?
Colorow Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Colorow Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 48.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Colorow Care Center; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 82 beds with an average daily census of 68.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Colorow Care Center is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Vivage Senior Living chain, which operates 6 facilities averaging 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; Colorow Care Center scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9703235504 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 9703235504 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065354?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.