Doris McCauley
May 2026
I would NOT recommend this facility for your loved one. $481.00 a Day and 14,000 a Month, but money doesn’t buy you satisfaction… even at that price!
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 82
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 82
- Inspections
- View history (21 citations)
- Certification
- Only Eden Alternative certified community on Western Slope
- Clinical services
- IV therapy, wound care, chronic disease management on-site
- End-of-life care
- On-site hospice and palliative comfort care programs
- Respite stays
- Respite care offered when home caregivers unavailable
- Medical oversight
- Telemedicine plus on-site physician visits for care coordination
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Colorow Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Olathe, Colorado, offering rehabilitation, long-term care, and secure memory care. Most reviewers praise the caring staff and clean facility, though a few reports describe serious concerns about staffing levels and medication management.
The Good
- Reviewers describe caring, empathetic staff
- Facility noted as clean, better than expected
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Secure memory care neighborhood for dementia residents
- Residents kept engaged with outings and activities
The Bad
- One report of missed medication doses due to staffing negligence
- One reviewer cited a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 30-40
- One reviewer called the cost high relative to satisfaction
- One report of therapy decisions later contradicted by outside specialists
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Colorow Care Center is a senior living community in Olathe, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 66 reviews.
About Colorow Care Center
Colorow Care Center is a skilled nursing community in Olathe, Colorado, offering person-directed care for rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized support for individuals living with dementia. The facility has served the Montrose, Delta, and Olathe areas for over 35 years and is the only Eden Alternative® certified community on the Western Slope.
The community provides post-hospitalization rehabilitation care for short-term recovery following illness, injury, or surgery, with on-site physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists. Clinical services include stroke recovery, fracture care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and treatment for heart and respiratory conditions. An outpatient therapy program supports continuity of care for those returning home.
Specialized dementia care is delivered in a secure neighborhood designed for individuals with progressive conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Staff training emphasizes empathetic approaches to care through innovative education practices. The community also offers respite care for individuals when home caregivers are unavailable.
Clinical offerings include complex skilled nursing care with IV therapy, wound care, and chronic disease management. Telemedicine and on-site physician visits provide medical oversight and care coordination. End-of-life programming focuses on comfort care, hospice, and palliative services with customized care plans emphasizing symptom management and pain relief.
Residents benefit from person-centered programming that incorporates individual interests and activities to foster meaningful connections. The community emphasizes whole-person care and opportunities for engagement throughout residents' stays.
Types of Care at Colorow Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Colorow Care Center
4.6overall · 66 ratings combined
4.6★ on Google (66)
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Apr 2026
Great home cooked food Lynne a therapist got my left foot to respond to. My brain Something that happened with surgery. Therapy should have included exercises to strengthen my legs. The neuro surgein was upset that I was not given therapy walk I now walk with a cane. (Someone at Colorow had decided I was wheelchair bound a big mistake. They were not qualified to make that decision .Nurses there said I would wear a catheter the rest of my life. Wrong . Dr. Timothy Van a urologist said after the tests this is not true. So who knows more about urology a nurse or a urologist? The urologist did a operation and fixed the problem .And the head social worker stopped a fireman of Crawford from putting me permenantly a in the nursing home. By explaining to him that he had no legal authority. But she should have turned him into the state for elder abuse as required by Colorado law. The big problem is the shortage of nurses . one nurse for 30 to 40. patients and worse at . Night nurse does everything at night Sad
Julie Della Rocco
Nov 2025
Colorow is a very caring, empathetic nursing home. They truly care about their residents and there are a lot of wonderful people employed there. It is a great place!
Lauren Voegtli
Oct 2024
My dad was here briefly for rehab after a hospitalization. Unfortunately he missed doses of critical medicine due to staffing negligence, and experienced a severe decline that resulted in a second hospitalization. If it wasn’t for my sister who showed up to the facility at 9pm after being unable to contact him all day, he likely would’ve deteriorated into a coma and may not have been able to come out. When she arrived there were multiple doses of medicine on his bedside table and he was incoherent, disoriented, and unable to speak. My dad went back to the hospital and is worse off now than his initial hospitalization. It seems that proper medication management should be a guarantee in a place like this and someone should’ve noticed his decline and acute change in condition. I wouldn’t recommend this place or trust them with the care of a loved one.
Anne-Marie Wirth
Mar 2024
I was most pleasantly surprised by the caring staff and the cleanliness of this facility. I’d expected the worst conditions, and found the best conditions. The staff is helpful and the patients are cared for. Patients are kept busy with outings or entertainment. I left with a heavy heart due to the circumstances but also felt very happy because the patient I visited is in good hands. Thanks so much to the staff.
Government Inspection History
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 21 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 30, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2025
May 7, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 29, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 29, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Mar 27, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Jul 24, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 18, 2023
Nov 21, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2019
Nov 29, 2018Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2018
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2018
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Colorow Care Center offer?
Colorow Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Colorow Care Center located?
Colorow Care Center is located at 885 S Hwy 50 Business Loop in Olathe, Colorado.
What do families say about Colorow Care Center?
Colorow Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Olathe, Colorado, offering rehabilitation, long-term care, and secure memory care. Most reviewers praise the caring staff and clean facility, though a few reports describe serious concerns about staffing levels and medication management.
How did Colorow Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Colorow Care Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 21 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Colorow Care Center?
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