About Washington County Nursing HomeWashington County Nursing Home is located at 599 W Greenhouse Dr, Akron, CO, reachable at (970) 345-2211. This Government – County facility operates 40.0 certified beds and serves an average of 38 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-04-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#1090 of 14703 nationally – #15 of 210 in Colorado
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Washington County Nursing Home is a strong choice for families in the Akron, CO area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightWashington County Nursing Home currently provides N/A of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including N/A of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.0% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing
Nurse Aide Hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours
Physical Therapist Hours
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $36,836. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Washington County Nursing Home ranks 1090th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 87.1/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 15th out of 210 nursing homes. For 2025 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,409 nationally and RN hours rank #8,172 nationally (#166 in CO).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CO State Rank
Note
2022
5.23
#896 / 14,703
#13 / 210
Top 10%
2023
4.95
#1,188 / 14,703
#20 / 210
Top 10%
2024
4.83
#1,377 / 14,703
#20 / 210
Top 10%
2025
4.87
#1,409 / 14,703
#17 / 210
Top 10%
2026
—
#14,175 / 14,703
#202 / 210
⚠️ Bottom 5%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CO State Rank
Note
2022
0.44
#10,004 / 14,703
#193 / 210
Below average
2023
0.49
#8,439 / 14,703
#174 / 210
Below average
2024
0.40
#10,485 / 14,703
#186 / 210
Below average
2025
0.51
#8,172 / 14,703
#166 / 210
Below average
2026
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#14,175 / 14,703
#202 / 210
⚠️ Bottom 5%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington County Nursing Home is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-04-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (970) 345-2211 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Washington County Nursing Home holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 87.1/100, placing it #1090 of 14703 facilities nationally and #15 of 210 in Colorado. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Washington County Nursing Home receives a reported average of N/A of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — N/A; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — N/A; Nurse Aide — N/A. On weekends, total nurse staffing is N/A per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $36,836. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $36,836, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 21.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Washington County Nursing Home ranks 1090th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 87.1/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 15th out of 210 nursing homes. For 2025 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,409 nationally and RN hours rank #8,172 nationally (#166 in CO). Our composite quality score of 87.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Akron, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/colorado/akron/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.