Quick answers
- Where is Washington County Nursing Home?
- 599 W Greenhouse Dr, Akron, CO 80720, in Washington County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Washington County Nursing Home?
- (970) 345-2211, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Washington County Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Washington County Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $24,668.
- What did inspectors find at Washington County Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 17, 2023 to September 1, 2026), Medicare lists 14 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 17, 2023 to September 1, 2026), Washington County Nursing Home had 14 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $24,668 in total (1 fine, the latest on September 25, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.25 hours per resident per day; the Colorado average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 1, 2026 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); September 1, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0574 Level C
“The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.”
Previous cycle: September 25, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 25, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: May 17, 2023 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 17, 2023 (standard health inspection).
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 1 less serious citation (levels A to F)
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $24,668 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | Fine | $24,668 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.80 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.86 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.25 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.09 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 38.5% | 47.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 28.6% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Colorado | Direct owner | — | January 1, 2010 |
| Washington County Colorado | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2010 |
| Washington County Nursing Home | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2010 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 39.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 599 W Greenhouse Dr, Akron, CO 80720 |
| County | Washington County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (970) 345‑2211 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065309 |
| Name in Medicare records | WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- East Morgan County Hospital35 mi · Brush, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- Lincoln Health Hospital40 mi · Hugo, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- Yuma District Hospital42 mi · Yuma, CO · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13