The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
FOWLER HEALTH CARE
FOWLER, CO · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
In good standing
For-profit
5 of 5 overall
Fowler Health Care in Fowler, CO has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for staffing and quality measures and 3 stars for health inspections. Reported nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1363 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1363.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.66
- Nurse aides
- 2.72
- Weekend nursing
- 3.40
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.5%4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%9.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.2%16.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.7%2.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.3%11.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.5%67.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—35.1%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly train staff about dementia care and how to recognize and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Cited December 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 943 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 35.4 residents on an average day (79% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.