ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Colorow Care Center

885 S Hwy 50 Business Loop, Olathe, CO 81425

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 3 in Montrose County (970) 323-5504
Certified beds
82
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $10,059 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.68 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $10,059 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.73 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.35 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 48.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 27, 2024 (2 years ago).

D Apr 30, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 9, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 12, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 12, 2025 F0604 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 7, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Mar 26, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

F Mar 27, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KORETKE, MARY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BRAMMEIER, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MOSKOWITZ, JAY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PINON MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ST PETERS, CLAUDIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MOSKOWITZ, JAY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MESNER, ARLENE Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRAMMEIER, JOHN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PFALZGRAFF, MARY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Colorow Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Colorow Care Center? +

Colorow Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Colorow Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.73 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Colorow Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 21 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Colorow Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Colorow Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.