Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (45% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a nursing home in Monte Vista, Colorado. Erin Aldrich owns the 60-bed community, and it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This is ideal for families seeking flexibility in arranging coverage for skilled nursing care. Its location on Sherman Avenue also offers the perfect balance of accessibility in a quieter residential setting.
The facility provides nursing-level care with registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical or vocational nurses. Total nursing staffing is given approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident on a daily basis, which supports the daily hands-on assistance that nursing home residents require. Registered nursing time averages roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes per resident daily, while nursing aide staffing provides about 2 hours and 47 minutes.
Residents usually stay for an average of 738 days, and the population is made up of residents who remain for longer-term nursing care, rather than primarily short-term rehabilitation. The community provides stable, ongoing support for people with chronic care needs or progressive conditions that require consistent attention from nurses.
With a moderately walkable Walk Score of 68, it is easy to do errands within the neighborhood. However, most outings still require a short drive. Still, this is a practical setting for residents limited by mobility and for visiting family members looking for a quieter, less congested area with access to nearby services.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is administered by Crystal Klippert.
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 40 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (9 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 8 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (2.3 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 5 | This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Colorado average (4 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer |
State average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
State average 24.8
State average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 0.4
State average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
752 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 0 | 25 | 10,489 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,591 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,223 | 72 | 78% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 410 | 60 | 65% | 6.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 391 | 50 | 54% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 321 | 62 | 67% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 186 | 31 | 34% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 11 | 12% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 9 | 10% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 7% | 3.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 13% | 1.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 21% | 0.7 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (45% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Monte Vista's city center to Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is legally operated by State Of Colorado, and administered by Crystal Klippert.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake's occupancy is 59%.
No, Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake has a no-pet policy.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a government-operated nursing facility in CO.
Crystal Klippert is the administrator of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake has 60 beds.
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