FOWLER HEALTH CARE

Fowler Health Care is a licensed nursing facility located at 221 2nd St in Fowler, Colorado (zip code 81039), situated in Otero County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 45 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the state. CMS assigns Fowler Health Care an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating reflects performance across three individual domains. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, which is in line with the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspections conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average when measured against CMS benchmarks for registered nurse hours, total nurse staffing hours, and administrator time. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Fowler Health Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility rules and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility requirements determined at the state level in Colorado. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage options are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or with a benefits counselor for current details on accepted insurance plans and private pay arrangements. When compared to national averages, Fowler Health Care performs above average in two of the three individual CMS rating categories. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 stars each exceed the national norm, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with national averages. The overall 5-star composite rating places this facility in the highest tier under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. As a smaller, for-profit facility in a rural Colorado county, Fowler Health Care serves a limited geographic area. The data presented here reflects the most recent publicly available CMS certification records and may be updated as new inspection cycles and reporting periods are completed.