Washington County Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Colorado, CO

Washington County Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Colorado, CO

Overview of Washington County Nursing Home

Washington County Nursing Home is an 88 bed long-term care facility located in Chatom, Alabama. The facility focuses on providing quality long-term care to the people of Washington County and the surrounding area. It is part of Washington County Hospital, which has been serving the community since 1953.
(970) 345-2211

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 41m per day ▲ 8% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 57m per day ▲ 21% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 39m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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. 3h 33m per day ▲ 8% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 8m per day ▼ 64% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #395 / 542Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 395th out of 542 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #507 / 875Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 507th out of 875 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

License Details

Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Certification
StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Washington County Nursing Home is administrated by Libbie Jo Schuetz.

Owner NameWashington County

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsNursing Home, Swing Bed, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Pulmonary, Radiology

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Quality of care over time

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

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.94
53% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.22
24% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.79

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Akron's city center to Washington County Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Washington County Nursing Home is located in AKRON, 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

Compare Nursing Home around Colorado

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County Nursing Home

Who is the owner of Washington County Nursing Home?

The legal owner and operator of Washington County Nursing Home is Washington County.

Is Washington County Nursing Home in a walkable area?

Washington County Nursing Home has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Who is the administrator of Washington County Nursing Home?

Libbie Jo Schuetz is the administrator of Washington County Nursing Home.

How many beds does Washington County Nursing Home have?

Washington County Nursing Home has 40 beds.

Are there photos of Washington County Nursing Home?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Washington County Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Washington County Nursing Home?

Washington County Nursing Home is located at 599 W GREENHOUSE DR.

What is the phone number of Washington County Nursing Home?

(970) 345-2211 will put you in contact with the team at Washington County Nursing Home.

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