Valley Manor Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
1401 South Cascade, Montrose, CO 81401
While updating the front lobby, we have added a fireplace, fresh paint, new carpet and new offices
Operated by Volunteers of America National Services, which runs 24 communities in our directory.
With 101 beds, Valley Manor Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Montrose average about 43 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 65% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Montrose average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Montrose County, CO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 28 problems at Valley Manor Care Center. 4 findings involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $35,968.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Valley Manor Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 101
- Occupancy 65%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection April 2026
Resident & family reviews
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