Nursing homeActive
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center
1500 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230970641070450 certified beds · 32 residentsGovernment - City/countyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2020
Deficiencies
8
● 0● 6● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$14,866
3 fines
Last survey
2026-01-29
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-24 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-02 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-03-12 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 065144-20260129-F550
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-23Record 065144-20260129-F759
F727Have 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 065144-20240424-F727
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-02-15Record 065144-20240402-F600
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2020-05-22Record 065144-20200312-F686
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-05-22Record 065144-20200312-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-05-22Record 065144-20200312-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-05-22Record 065144-20200312-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Civil money penalty | $8,018 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-12-11 | Civil money penalty | $4,363 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-23 | Civil money penalty | $2,485 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.12
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.13
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.64
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.0% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 9.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 24.5% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 21.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 6.8% | 11.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Of Gunnison Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Baker, Joseph Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alpern, Bruce Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alpern, Bruce Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amrich, Jason Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Amrich, Jason Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anderson, Kenneth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blad, Nathan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Covey, Marla Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Covey, Marla Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haver, Donald Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Haver, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hutchison Crockett, Marla Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hutchison Crockett, Marla Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaufman, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaufman, Mark Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kibler, Shandy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leach, Jackie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcmahill, Emily Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcmahill, Emily Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.
No county cost figures on file for Gunnison.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paonia Care And Rehabilitation Center Paonia | 40.5 mi | 2025-08-07 | 1313 |
| Heritage Park Care Center Carbondale | 61.5 mi | 2024-08-29 | 1151 |
| Hope Springs Care Center Montrose | 49.4 mi | 2024-12-10 | 0122 |
| Valley Manor Care Center Montrose | 49.5 mi | 2026-04-09 | 0201 |
| Columbine Manor Care Center Salida | 50.8 mi | 2026-04-16 | 080 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |