PROGRESSIVE CARE CENTER

Progressive Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1338 Phay Ave in Canon City, Colorado (zip code 81212), situated in Fremont County. The facility operates with 68 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Progressive Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from recent standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are below the national average when accounting for both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating, however, is 5 out of 5, which is the highest possible score in this domain. Quality measures are derived from resident assessment data and reflect clinical outcomes such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other health indicators among the resident population. Progressive Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid, the two primary government-sponsored insurance programs covering skilled nursing facility care. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (719) 245-1406 to confirm current bed availability, specific payment policies, and accepted insurance plans. When compared to national benchmarks, Progressive Care Center presents a mixed profile across its rated domains. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, though its component scores vary considerably. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 stars each fall below average, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars exceeds the national average. This combination suggests that while clinical outcome indicators are strong, areas related to inspection findings and staffing levels are below what is observed nationally. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data when considering this facility.