Canyon View Care Center

151 E 3rd St, Palisade, CO 81526 · (970) 464-7500 · CMS certification number 065228

Canyon View Care Center is a 88-bed for-profit nursing home in Palisade, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1986. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 43 health citations, 3 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

43Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
3At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
5In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$11,649Federal fines (1)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityColorado averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle128.79.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.333.693.90
Nursing staff turnover36.9%47.0%45.3%
Overall star rating33.13.0

Facility details

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds88 (about 71 residents a day)
CountyMesa
Last standard inspectionJuly 9, 2026

Inspection history

43 citations from 8 inspections, 8 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

July 9, 2026 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Aug 7, 2026

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control

Tag F0887 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control

Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0554 · severity code D · corrected Aug 7, 2026

February 5, 2026 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Mar 9, 2026

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Mar 9, 2026

August 13, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint

Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Sep 4, 2025

April 29, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Environmental Complaint

Tag F0925 · severity code F · corrected May 7, 2025

November 15, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code J · corrected Nov 16, 2024

July 23, 2024 11 citations · complaint, standard inspection Potential harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Environmental Complaint

Tag F0921 · severity code F · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Aug 16, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0583 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Administration

Tag F0847 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nursing and Physician Services

Tag F0730 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0685 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0569 · severity code D · corrected Aug 16, 2024

November 7, 2023 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0583 · severity code E · corrected Nov 26, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Nov 26, 2023

January 26, 2023 15 citations · standard inspection Actual harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0692 · severity code G · corrected Feb 26, 2023

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

Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Feb 26, 2023

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0759 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0744 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nursing and Physician Services

Tag F0725 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0645 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0565 · severity code E · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0583 · severity code D · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0578 · severity code D · corrected Feb 26, 2023

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
Nov 15, 2024Fine $11,649

Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.

Nursing home negligence lawyers in Colorado

Lawbamba lists 19 nursing home negligence lawyers with an office in Colorado, the practice area that deals with the nursing home inspection records on this page. These 4 come first in that listing (how the order is set).

Tom Metier
Metier Law Firm, LLC
Nursing Home Negligence, Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance
Fort Collins · 4.9★ from 123 reviews
Eugene Baroway
Mediation Partners
Nursing Home Negligence, Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance
Lakewood · 4.8★ from 15 reviews
Emily Wey
Polsinelli Shughart
Nursing Home Negligence, Health Care & Hospitalization, Health Care
Denver · 5.0★ from 3 reviews
Christopher Ingold
Ingold Law, LLC
Nursing Home Negligence, Birth Injuries, Computers and Software
Centennial · 5.0★ from 1 review

Matched by practice area and office location only. These lawyers are not connected to the records on this page and have not reviewed or endorsed it.

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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.

Lawbamba is not affiliated with CMS or any nursing home, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Report a concern about a nursing home to your state survey agency or long-term care ombudsman.