Canyon View Care Center
151 E 3rd St · Palisade, CO · 81526 · 9704647500
88 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $28,322 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 15, 2024 | Fine | $11,649 |
| August 24, 2023 | Fine | $16,673 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065228 · certified since April 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.