Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center
Nursing Home · Gunnison, CO
CMS certification number065144
Contact & location
1500 W Tomichi AveGunnison, CO 81230
Gunnison County
- Phone
- (970) 641-0704
- ZIP code
- 81230 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 32.4 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Medicare certified since
- April 9, 1977
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.13 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.12 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.28 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.64 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.7 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2026-01-29 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-23 |
| 2024-04-24 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-02-15 |
| 2020-03-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2020-05-22 |
| 2020-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-05-22 |
| 2020-03-12 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-05-22 |
| 2020-03-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-05-22 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $14,866 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Fine | $8,018 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $4,363 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $2,485 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| County of Gunnison (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Amrich, Jason (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Kenneth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kibler, Shandy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alpern, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Covey, Marla (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haver, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hutchison Crockett, Marla (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaufman, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leach, Jackie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McMahill, Emily (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Amrich, Jason (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baker, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blad, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baker, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alpern, Bruce (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Covey, Marla (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haver, Donald (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hutchison Crockett, Marla (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaufman, Mark (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McMahill, Emily (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center?
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $14,866 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center?
(970) 641-0704. The facility is located at 1500 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.