Nursing Homes in ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO)

For ZIP 81144, Monte Vista, CO, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE5.05526035.8%33.3%0
ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER1.01146034.0%—2

ZIP 81144 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 81144; 2 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE (government). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 120 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 5.08 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $37,103.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCOLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 government
Certified beds (total)120
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$37,103
Avg nurse hours / resident-day5.08
Avg RN turnover33.3%
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Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 81144

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 81144, Monte Vista, CO, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

All nursing homes in ZIP 81144

Nursing Home · Government - State Colorado Veterans Community Living CTR at Homelake Monte Vista, CO 81144 CMS rating 5.0 / 560 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Monte Vista, CO 81144 CMS rating 1.0 / 560 beds
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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 81144 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 81144 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $37,103. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 81144?
120 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 81144. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 81144?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 81144 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, COLORADO VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CTR AT HOMELAKE has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 81144, at 5.0 out of 5.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 81144?
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 81144 (Monte Vista, CO).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Data & methodology

Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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