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Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-9403 View Map

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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The Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake is a nursing home located in Monte Vista, Colorado. It is managed by the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to veterans.

(719) 852-5118

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.68/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

5/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

5/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

70.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 years

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$8.2M

Surplus of revenue

$628.2K

Governmental home State

Home revenue

$8,185,689.00

Surplus of revenue

$628,234.00

Payroll costs

$3.7M

45% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.9M

Total costs $7.6M

60-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: 065391

Ownership & operating entity

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is administrated by KLIPPERT, CRYSTAL.

Owner name: STATE OF COLORADO

Care Services

Nursing Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

SNF

CO 81144-9403

ALDRICH, ERIN

70.6%

$7,789,283.00

$3,682,038.00

47.3%

40.80

5/5

4.6815

5/5

2/5

+21%

-8%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81144-9403

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ALDRICH, ERIN

CCN: 65391

Occupancy: 70.6%

Home Revenue: $7,789,283.00

Payroll Costs: $3,682,038.00

Payroll %: 47.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 40.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6815

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 9

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+95%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+21%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-8%

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

MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-9403

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

16,643

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	14	8.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	0	0	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	7.9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

37 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

7 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

2.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

3.6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.6%

of total hours from contractors

1,273 contractor hours this quarter

Administrator: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Other Social Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	0	23	9,441	91	100%	7.9
Registered Nurse	14	0	14	4,232	91	100%	8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	767	69	76%	6.9
Administrator	1	1	2	588	71	78%	7.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	465	66	73%	7
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	425	55	60%	7.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	233	60	66%	3.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	225	30	33%	7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	159	44	48%	3.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	48	9	10%	5.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	23	21	23%	1.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	22	6	7%	3.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	10	7	8%	1.4
Other Social Services Staff	0	1	1	8	1	1%	8

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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 9

64% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

2.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 1

52% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 8

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 17, 2024

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Feb 13, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 16, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: State Government

Part of: State of Colorado

Resident Census by Payment Source

38 Total Residents

Medicaid 14 (36.8%)

Private Pay/Other 24 (63.2%)

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 11.9

32% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 19.3

Near Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 22.3%

39% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 24.5%

44% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.2%

52% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

19% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.1%

20% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.4%

138% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 17.5%

7% below Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.6%

4% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.3%

3% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.9%

32% above Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 45.3%

41% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 70.6% ↑ 5.0pp vs 2023

Net Income $628,234 ↑ ~$1.2M vs 2023

Total Payroll $5,595,985 ↑ ~$703K vs 2023

Profit Margin 8.1% ↑ 16.1pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	81.8%	89.3%	92.9%	82.4%	82.9%	79.3%	85.7%	77.4%	82.4%	64.9%	64.7%	65.6%	70.6%
Beds	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Net Income	$500,362	$671,174	$712,977	-$82,321	-$1,788,506	-$6,157,006	-$10,719,912	$680,351	$1,495,253	$956,796	-$1,030,191	-$561,148	$628,234
Gross Revenue	$6,000,750	$6,604,001	$7,491,180	$7,038,929	$7,725,655	$7,367,493	$8,552,429	$7,576,514	$8,827,090	$7,505,018	$6,654,222	$7,023,530	$7,789,283
Operating Expenses	$5,698,905	$6,384,181	$7,397,124	$6,158,168	$7,750,760	$12,131,340	$17,684,722	$5,485,692	$7,076,784	$6,190,357	$6,815,863	$6,623,310	$6,160,067
Net Patient Revenue	$5,853,266	$6,645,722	$7,337,123	$5,623,226	$5,818,313	$5,784,614	$6,707,435	$5,863,420	$7,186,801	$6,247,522	$5,191,580	$5,479,516	$6,391,895
Total Payroll	$3,983,001	$4,269,626	$4,932,869	$4,031,187	$4,523,788	$4,187,866	$7,398,815	$4,350,305	$5,957,463	$5,274,676	$4,880,576	$4,893,377	$5,595,985
Profit Margin %	8.3%	10.2%	9.5%	-1.2%	-23.2%	-83.6%	-125.3%	9.0%	16.9%	12.8%	-15.5%	-8.0%	8.1%
Medicare %	4.7%	1.7%	4.1%	4.0%	2.5%	5.2%	3.1%	2.2%	3.1%	2.4%	1.9%	2.5%	1.6%
Medicaid %	46.6%	48.8%	44.5%	42.0%	49.3%	56.7%	54.4%	56.4%	56.6%	56.1%	46.2%	44.3%	44.6%
Private %	48.7%	49.5%	51.4%	54.0%	48.2%	38.0%	42.4%	41.4%	40.3%	41.5%	51.9%	53.2%	53.8%
Revenue/Day	$326	$340	$361	$312	$320	$333	$357	$346	$397	$440	$366	$381	$412
Cost/Day	$317	$326	$364	$341	$426	$698	$942	$324	$391	$436	$481	$461	$397
Avg Length of Stay	193.1 days	235.6 days	452.2 days	474.7 days	478.9 days	526.5 days	536.2 days	471.0 days	583.9 days	458.2 days	488.6 days	552.6 days	738.1 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.

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Colorado Veterans Community Living… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Colorado Veterans Community Living… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

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Staffing Data

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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

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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