Fowler Health Care
Fowler, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065360) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 263-4234 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fowler Health Care has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Fowler Health Care reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 4.00, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.4%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Fowler Health Care has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and 0 payment denials reported to CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Fowler Health Care is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fowler, Otero County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1997. The facility is licensed for 45 certified beds and reports an average daily resident count of 33.5.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fowler Health Care holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average overall rating of 3.13. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.00, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.87. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning no federal fines are on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data for Fowler Health Care.
No ownership change within the last 12 months is indicated in the data, so the current ratings should reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data supplied.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fowler Health Care has an overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fowler Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 4.00, with 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 31.4%; the staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided show no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status for Fowler Health Care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fowler Health Care is certified for 45 beds and has an average daily resident count of 33.5.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fowler Health Care was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 23, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1 to 5 star scale; Fowler Health Care scores 4, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 7192634234 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 7192634234 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fowler Health Care's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065360?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.