Willow Tree Care Center
Delta, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065249) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $28,756
Phone: (970) 874-9773 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willow Tree Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Willow Tree Care Center reports about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 59.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Willow Tree Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $28,756.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Willow Tree Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Delta, Colorado, first approved in March 1989. The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 54 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Stellar Senior Living chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Willow Tree Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.30996 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92669 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $28,756.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation before making a decision.
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?
Willow Tree Care Center has an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
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?
The facility reports 3.30996 total nurse hours per resident per day, 0.92669 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 59.7%, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $28,756.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Willow Tree Care Center is certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 54 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Stellar Senior Living chain, which has 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
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 9708749773 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 9708749773 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065249?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.