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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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Overview of Fowler Health Care

Fowler Health Care is a long-term care facility located in Fowler, Colorado. It offers nursing care, rehabilitation, and specialized services to ensure residents receive the care they need. The facility emphasizes a home-like environment with 24-hour visiting hours and engaging activities.

(719) 263-4234

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.19/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

3/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

4/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

79.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.4M

Profit

$518.1K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$4,446,458.00

Profit

$518,084.00

Payroll costs

$2.1M

46.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.9M

Total costs $3.9M

45-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: 065360

Awards: 5 Star Rated in Quality Measures from Medicare

Ownership & operating entity

Fowler Health Care is administrated by Summers, Jeremiah Keith.

Owner name: FOWLER HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Expert doctors/nurses

Life activities

Superb dining

Engaging activities

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Care Provided, Dining, Activities, About, Contact Us

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Visiting Hours: 24hrs/day, 7 days/week

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

A home-like dining environment where you can eat with your loved one anytime you’d like.

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Fowler Health Care

SNF

CO 81039-1201

HARRISON, BEVERLY

79.7%

$3,551,137.00

$2,059,406.00

58%

36.70

3/5

4.1945

3/5

4/5

+9%

+4%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Fowler Health Care

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81039-1201

Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HARRISON, BEVERLY

CCN: 65360

Occupancy: 79.7%

Home Revenue: $3,551,137.00

Payroll Costs: $2,059,406.00

Payroll %: 58%

Avg Residents/Day: 36.70

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1945

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 11

RN share vs State Avg:

-25%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+9%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+4%

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

FOWLER, CO 81039-1201

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

14,974

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	11.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	11.1	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	25	8.8	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

36 staff

9.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

3.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

1.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

6.8%

of total hours from contractors

1,023 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Administrator: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	25	0	25	8,325	91	100%	8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	2,202	89	98%	11.1
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,692	91	100%	11.2
Administrator	0	1	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	322	67	74%	4
Physical Therapist	1	0	1	180	28	31%	6.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	82	24	26%	3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	70	25	27%	2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	25	26	29%	1
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	5	4	4%	1.2

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Total Health inspections 3

38% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total Health citations 11

56% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

3.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 11 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 11

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

34 Total Residents

Medicare 3 (8.8%)

Medicaid 22 (64.7%)

Private Pay/Other 9 (26.5%)

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 16.1

79% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 28.9

54% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 37.1%

131% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 33.2%

96% above Colorado average.

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

29% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.8%

77% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.7%

31% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

7% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 7.8%

58% below Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.2%

0% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.9%

33% above Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 69.2%

10% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Fowler Health Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 79.7% ↑ 6.6pp vs 2022

Net Income $518,084 ↑ ~$712K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,538,322 ↑ ~$126K vs 2022

Profit Margin 14.6% ↑ 20.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	92.1%	88.0%	83.4%	85.0%	82.6%	83.8%	83.4%	85.9%	83.7%	66.5%	73.1%	79.7%
Beds	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45
Net Income	$50,000	$6,907	-$77,920	-$34,445	$127,081	$241,516	-$53,867	$24,058	$637,729	-$318,829	-$194,112	$518,084
Gross Revenue	$4,158,938	$3,920,659	$3,742,407	$3,978,842	$3,878,428	$3,745,261	$3,957,502	$4,098,976	$3,854,200	$3,185,793	$3,568,928	$3,551,137
Operating Expenses	$3,548,105	$3,532,502	$3,424,274	$3,516,122	$3,379,039	$3,360,463	$3,656,098	$3,724,617	$3,787,869	$3,641,486	$3,565,581	$3,978,977
Net Patient Revenue	$3,571,841	$3,500,019	$3,333,577	$3,472,737	$3,500,760	$3,614,666	$3,575,263	$3,737,381	$3,600,973	$3,155,865	$3,320,061	$3,601,740
Total Payroll	$2,469,354	$2,502,207	$2,419,974	$2,485,673	$2,331,483	$2,497,162	$2,643,843	$2,567,859	$2,595,594	$2,437,069	$2,412,406	$2,538,322
Profit Margin %	1.2%	0.2%	-2.1%	-0.9%	3.3%	6.5%	-1.4%	0.6%	16.6%	-10.0%	-5.4%	14.6%
Medicare %	6.7%	5.5%	5.8%	6.6%	5.5%	2.3%	6.4%	7.8%	2.3%	3.8%	1.9%	3.8%
Medicaid %	75.6%	80.4%	81.8%	74.8%	75.2%	69.8%	68.8%	75.6%	80.4%	71.3%	63.5%	67.9%
Private %	17.7%	14.1%	12.4%	18.6%	19.3%	27.9%	24.8%	16.6%	17.3%	24.9%	34.7%	28.3%
Revenue/Day	$235	$242	$243	$249	$257	$263	$261	$265	$261	$289	$277	$275
Cost/Day	$234	$244	$250	$252	$248	$244	$267	$264	$275	$334	$297	$304
Avg Length of Stay	352.8 days	253.7 days	263.3 days	268.5 days	378.1 days	382.1 days	244.6 days	352.7 days	475.5 days	194.9 days	279.1 days	422.0 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.

Fowler Health Care

Fowler Health Care is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Fowler Health Care is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Fowler Health Care

Fowler Health Care is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Fowler Health Care is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

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Staff by Category

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

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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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