Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake
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Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 9 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (70% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (54% below)
• Total inspections (33% below)
Latest Inspection October 17, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCO Averagevs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 930 This facility has 70% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (9 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 1.86 This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (1.8 vs. CO avg 6).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.35 This facility has 54% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (2.3 vs. CO avg 5).↓ 54% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCO Averagevs. CO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 46 This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical Colorado nursing home (4 vs. CO avg 6).↓ 33% better

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 4

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations
9 Rank #20 / 182Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 182 homes in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 182 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
2.25 Rank #8 / 182Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 182 homes in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 182 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado 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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious health citations
1
52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4

1 serious citation Colorado average: 2.1

8 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 5 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 54
Employees 46
Contractors 8
Staff to resident ratio 1.42 : 1
24% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 26
Average shift 7.6 hours
8% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 18,217

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info No LPN Staff reported this quarter. 0
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 25 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.1%

752 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2502510,48992100%7.7
Registered Nurse150154,59192100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2237278%7.4
Administrator1014525762%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0114106065%6.8
Dental Services Staff1013915054%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff1013216267%5.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0111863134%6
Physical Therapy Aide011501112%4.6
Occupational Therapy Aide01148910%5.3
Medical Director0112167%3.5
Qualified Social Worker011151213%1.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician011141921%0.7
Other Social Services Staff011811%8
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 78%
1 Administrator
% of Days 62%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 65%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 54%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 34%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 13%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 21%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.9
32% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.3
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Colorado avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.3%
39% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.5%
44% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 11.2%
52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
19% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
20% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.4%
138% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
32% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.5%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.3%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.10
15% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.29
37% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 45.3%
41% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 38
Medicaid
14
36.8% of residents
Private pay or other
24
63.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$8.2M
Surplus of revenue
$628.2K
Governmental community Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$8.2M Rank #141 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 182 homes in Colorado for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$628.2K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #104 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 182 homes in Colorado for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.6M
68.4% of revenue Rank #14 / 182Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 182 homes in Colorado for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado SNFs typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.0M
Total costs $7.6M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

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Address 87.3 miles from city center Info 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 located in MONTE VISTA, Colorado.
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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
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

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

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

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Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Monte Vista
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 77
Rank #307 / 535
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68
Facility 68
CO AVG 51
Rank #260 / 874
Erin Aldrich$8.2M$5.6M68.4%65391
Peaks Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Longmont (Coffman Street)
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 77
Rank #198 / 535
80.1% +5%3.50 +41%-9%$0224.4177A+
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 51
Rank #108 / 874
Bogie33$11.7M$5.1M43.5%65189
Liberty Heights
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Colorado Springs (Northgate)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 77
Rank #307 / 535
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Facility 40
CO AVG 51
Rank #574 / 874
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Life Care Center of Aurora
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
166
Facility 166
CO AVG 77
Rank #29 / 535
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41
Facility 41
CO AVG 51
Rank #570 / 874
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Life Care Center of Littleton
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Littleton
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 77
Rank #82 / 535
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CO AVG 51
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake

Who is the owner of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake?

The legal owner and operator of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is State Of Colorado.

Is Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake in a walkable area?

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.

Who is the administrator of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake?

Crystal Klippert is the administrator of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake.

How many beds does Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake have?

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake has 60 beds.

What is the address of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake?

Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is located at 3749 SHERMAN AVE.

What is the phone number of Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake?

(719) 852-5118 will put you in contact with the team at Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake.

Is Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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