Washington County Nursing Home
Akron, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065309) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,668
Phone: (970) 345-2211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington County Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Washington County Nursing Home reports 4.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.6% annually.
Washington County Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,668.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Washington County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Akron, Colorado, certified for 40 beds with an average of 38.5 residents. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since April 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Washington County Nursing Home holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,668.00, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should independently verify current details, including any updates to inspection findings, staffing, or penalties, on CMS's Medicare Care Compare website, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.31 hours per resident per day, with 0.70 RN hours per resident per day and 42.6% nursing turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,668.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds with an average daily census of 38.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Washington County government; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which here are 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9703452211 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9703452211 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065309?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.