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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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Glenwood Springs Healthcare

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601- View Map

Glenwood Springs Healthcare is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Glenwood Springs Healthcare

Glenwood Springs Healthcare provides patient-centered care with comprehensive services aimed at treating the individual needs of residents. The facility specializes in various programs and therapies, including pulmonary care, wound care, and mental health support. Their goal is to help residents achieve the highest possible level of function and independence.

(970) 945-5476

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

2/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

1/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 54

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

77%

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.4M

Profit

$171.3K

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$7,378,691.00

Profit

$171,285.00

Payroll costs

$2.2M

29.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.0M

Total costs $7.2M

54-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065244

Ownership & operating entity

Glenwood Springs Healthcare is administrated by Fleck, Colton.

Owner name: BLAKE AVENUE OPERATIONS LLC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Pulmonary Program, Sensory Integration, Wound Care, PT, OT & SLP Therapy, Individual Counseling Services, Palliative Care Program, Stroke Management, Parkinson’s Disease Care, Mental Health Support, Bowel & Bladder Retraining

Operating Hours

10AM-8PM

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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Glenwood Springs Healthcare

SNF

CO 81601-

HOPKINS, AMBER

77.0%

$7,370,089.00

$2,203,460.00

29.9%

36.80

2/5

3/5

1/5

3/5

+1%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Glenwood Springs Healthcare

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81601-

Bed Count: 54

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HOPKINS, AMBER

CCN: 65244

Occupancy: 77.0%

Home Revenue: $7,370,089.00

Payroll Costs: $2,203,460.00

Payroll %: 29.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 36.80

Overall Rating: 2/5

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 26

Severe Citations: 2

RN share vs State Avg:

-4%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+1%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601-

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

13,201

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

9.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	11.6	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	11.6	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	53	10.9	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

84 staff

10.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

2 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

3.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

49.7%

of total hours from contractors

6,567 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 39 Registered Nurse: 9 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	14	39	53	6,695	91	100%	10.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	0	14	14	1,361	76	84%	11.6
Registered Nurse	3	9	12	1,356	87	96%	11.6
RN Director of Nursing	5	0	5	1,267	68	75%	9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	554	68	75%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	490	62	68%	7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	402	48	53%	8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	288	47	52%	6.1
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	226	31	34%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	83	24	26%	3.4

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Total Health inspections 4

17% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 26

5% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

6.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 25 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 2

5% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 24

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Madison Creek Partners

Resident Census by Payment Source

37 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (2.7%)

Medicaid 30 (81.1%)

Private Pay/Other 6 (16.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.5

16% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 18.9

Near Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.4%

33% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.1%

12% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 16.4%

30% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.6%

99% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.7%

4% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.8%

47% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.3%

13% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%

6% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.5%

71% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.9%

21% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 82.6%

9% better than Colorado average

Total fines amount $5K

This home paid 87% less in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 55% fewer fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Colorado average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Sep 5, 2023

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Glenwood Springs Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 77.0% ↑ 0.7pp vs 2022

Net Income $171,285 ↓ ~$982K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,635,209 ↑ ~$574K vs 2022

Profit Margin 2.3% ↓ 16.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	48.5%	66.0%	65.3%	72.6%	81.6%	41.7%	64.9%	67.2%	75.5%	81.1%	83.4%	76.2%	77.0%
Beds	60	54	54	54	54	70	70	70	54	54	54	54	54
Net Income	-$152,401	-$248,186	-$40,782	-$31,292	-$119,682	$161,915	-$338,389	-$10,537	-$51,059	$329,057	$199,106	$1,153,502	$171,285
Gross Revenue	$3,617,292	$4,204,638	$4,315,480	$4,961,102	$5,772,712	$3,313,445	$6,061,851	$5,629,743	$5,837,409	$6,242,864	$6,110,731	$6,271,479	$7,370,089
Operating Expenses	$3,059,702	$3,479,330	$3,563,741	$4,021,009	$4,521,823	$2,449,627	$5,298,621	$4,763,533	$4,298,630	$4,829,869	$5,597,044	$5,217,835	$6,251,520
Net Patient Revenue	$2,903,188	$3,224,596	$3,518,321	$3,984,107	$4,398,758	$2,611,541	$4,919,856	$4,747,526	$4,270,815	$5,158,889	$5,689,426	$5,989,786	$6,429,553
Total Payroll	$1,854,404	$2,055,384	$2,114,613	$2,239,800	$2,360,854	$1,691,674	$3,008,508	$2,434,202	$2,289,837	$2,610,082	$2,687,910	$3,061,057	$3,635,209
Profit Margin %	-4.2%	-5.9%	-1.0%	-0.6%	-2.1%	4.9%	-5.6%	-0.2%	-0.9%	5.3%	3.3%	18.4%	2.3%
Medicare %	22.1%	13.7%	14.7%	17.4%	20.1%	11.7%	13.6%	9.5%	15.4%	16.2%	20.5%	29.1%	23.5%
Medicaid %	53.2%	65.3%	63.0%	64.2%	49.9%	56.9%	66.3%	81.1%	83.3%	74.8%	72.1%	64.2%	59.7%
Private %	24.7%	20.9%	22.4%	18.4%	30.0%	31.4%	20.2%	9.4%	1.3%	9.0%	7.4%	6.8%	16.9%
Revenue/Day	$273	$247	$273	$279	$273	$245	$297	$276	$287	$322	$346	$399	$424
Cost/Day	$288	$267	$277	$281	$281	$230	$320	$277	$289	$302	$341	$347	$412
Avg Length of Stay	74.3 days	92.5 days	134.0 days	98.0 days	100.1 days	112.7 days	140.9 days	212.1 days	198.4 days	160.2 days	238.2 days	242.3 days	337.0 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Glenwood Springs Healthcare

Glenwood Springs Healthcare is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Glenwood Springs Healthcare is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Glenwood Springs Healthcare

Glenwood Springs Healthcare is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Glenwood Springs Healthcare is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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