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FOWLER HEALTH CARE is a for profit - corporation facility in FOWLER, CO with 45 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 11 deficiency records on file.

221 2ND ST, FOWLER, CO 81039

Phone: 7192634234

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065360
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
45
Residents
38
In Hospital
No
County
Otero
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
N/A
CNA Hours
N/A
Total Nursing Hours
N/A (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
N/A
Nursing Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
16.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About FOWLER HEALTH CARE

FOWLER HEALTH CARE operates 45 certified beds in FOWLER, CO with approximately 38 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, FOWLER HEALTH CARE falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 41.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2024 Tag: 0923

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2024 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 13, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2019 Tag: 0943

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2020

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2019 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2019 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2019 Tag: 0604

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 20, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2018 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 26.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 89.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 49.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 25.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 7.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 16.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.1% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for FOWLER HEALTH CARE?
FOWLER HEALTH CARE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at FOWLER HEALTH CARE?
FOWLER HEALTH CARE reports N/A total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are N/A per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
How many beds does FOWLER HEALTH CARE have?
FOWLER HEALTH CARE has 45 certified beds with approximately 38 residents. The facility is located at 221 2ND ST, FOWLER, CO 81039.
Does FOWLER HEALTH CARE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, FOWLER HEALTH CARE has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has FOWLER HEALTH CARE received any fines or penalties?
No, FOWLER HEALTH CARE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns FOWLER HEALTH CARE?
FOWLER HEALTH CARE is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was FOWLER HEALTH CARE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for FOWLER HEALTH CARE was on Mar 13, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for FOWLER HEALTH CARE?
FOWLER HEALTH CARE is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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