Total staff
76
Employees
66
Contractors
10
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nellie Bechtel Apartments
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Grand Junction, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Nellie Bechtel Apartments
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Grand Junction, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Nellie Bechtel Apartments accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Nellie Bechtel Apartments
Make the most of your independence at Nellie Bechtel Apartments, an idyllic 62+ community in Grand Junction, CO, offering independent living. The community has 96 beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents experience maintenance-free lifestyle with on-site service coordinator and dedicated services.
With its proximity to delightful local amenities and serene recreation sites, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. Residents can prepare delightful meals or enjoy variety of dining options with several restaurants nearby. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in their golden years, especially with its cozy communal spaces and friendly setting.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 76th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 76th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 50m per day
Rank #76 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Colorado avg
-1%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 33m per day | ▼ 22% State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Nellie Bechtel Apartments
Independent Living
Capacity and availability
This home is often near full
Occupancy rate
97.2%
Rank #3 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
968 days
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #637 / 874Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 637th out of 874 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Minimum Age62
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.36:1
28% worse than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
27
Average shift
8.4 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
20,863
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
7 total: 6 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
7
7 total: 6 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 30 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
30
All 30 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
30
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1%
198 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Respiratory Therapist: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 10,153 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,978 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,599 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,491 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 576 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 262 | 53 | 58% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 3 | 4 | 129 | 25 | 27% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 18 | 20% | 3.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 40 | 43% | 1.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 13 | 14% | 1.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 4% | 5.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 8% | 1.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
71%
3 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
58%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
27%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
20%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
43%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
4%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
8%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
1%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$22K Rank #111 / 182Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 182 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
3
35% more fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$22K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 26, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 26, 2025
$8K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2023
$4K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.8
58% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.1
51% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.8%
70% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.7%
66% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.8%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
69% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.3%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.5%
24% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
67.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
67.8%
261% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.0%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
48.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
48.7%
36% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
50% 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
56
Medicaid
53
94.6% of residents
Private pay or other
3
5.4% 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Nellie Bechtel Apartments based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
97.2%
↑ 11.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.5M
↓ ~$422.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.6M
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-21.6%
↓ 3.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.0M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.0M Rank #157 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 182 homes in Colorado. 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.
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #103 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. 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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #103 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.5M
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nellie Bechtel Apartments
What neighborhood is Nellie Bechtel Apartments in?
Nellie Bechtel Apartments is in the North 15th Street neighborhood.
Is Nellie Bechtel Apartments in a walkable area?
Nellie Bechtel Apartments has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Nellie Bechtel Apartments?
Yes — there are 20 photos of Nellie Bechtel Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Nellie Bechtel Apartments?
Nellie Bechtel Apartments is located at 3032 North 15th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
What is the phone number of Nellie Bechtel Apartments?
(970) 245-1712 will put you in contact with the team at Nellie Bechtel Apartments.
Is Nellie Bechtel Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Nellie Bechtel Apartments is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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