Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center
1500 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center is a nursing home in Gunnison, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 29, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since March 12, 20208 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three years3, $14,866 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on January 29, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 29, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2023 from $4,233 to $2,485.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 11, 2023 from $7,410 to $4,363.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.2 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 2, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $11,291 to $11,395.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 12, 2024 from $4,516 to $4,558.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 20, 2024 from $4,893 to $4,938.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 11, 2023 from $7,342 to $7,410.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2023 from $4,194 to $4,233.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on April 24, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.
Health inspection on April 2, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,018 on April 2, 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
December 11, 2023
FineCMS fine of $4,363 on December 11, 2023.
October 23, 2023
FineCMS fine of $2,485 on October 23, 2023.
Health inspection on March 12, 2020
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 210 Colorado homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2020.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2020.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2020.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2020.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (970) 641-0704
- Last standard health inspection
- January 29, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day, on average
- 34.6
- Ownership type
- Government - City/county
- Legal business name
- Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (8 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COUNTY OF GUNNISON5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 10/16/2013
- BAKER, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/16/2013
Questions
When was Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since March 12, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $14,866 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.