Montrose, Colorado

The healthcare provider is located in Montrose, Colorado, and provides a range of services in skilled nursing. As part of one of the largest healthcare providers in the country, the facility takes pride in offering quality care such as rehabilitative therapy, long-term care, and memory care.

A large mountain town, Montrose has the nickname "the hub of Western Colorado" for its central location. It teems with adventure thanks to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, but the rest of the area offers great things to do as well. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it's a family-friendly destination where you'll never be bored. Montrose is a wonderful city that offers the best of Colorado, with endless recreation while still offering a friendly small-town atmosphere. Whether you walk, drive, or take the bus through the city, you'll delight in the sights and surroundings.

Learn more about Montrose at the official city website and explore the area at the county website.

Montrose County Schools runs the public schools in the area. The district contains 1 Pre-K center, 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, as well as 1 charter school. As the first STEM school district in Colorado, the district takes pride in offering some of the best education in the state. Both high schools in the district have been ranked among the top 200 in the state by U.S. News and World Report's Best U.S. High Schools. There are also 3 private schools in Montrose.

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Montrose is full of great shopping destinations with plenty to browse and buy. Start in the historic downtown where you'll find an assortment of stores from antique shops to boutiques. The city has a great mix of big-box stores, retail chains, and locally-owned spots. You'll find Target, Walmart, Marshalls, and Sears, plus specialty shops. Grocery stores include Safeway, City Market, and Natural Grocers. For even more shopping, you can travel just an hour away to the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Arts and cultural destinations thrive in Colorado, offering plenty to do year-round. Start at the Museum of the Mountain West to see artifacts, historic buildings, and displays for the years of 1880 to 1930. There's a historic post office, saloon, and several other great depictions of Montrose's past to explore, with 500,000 artifacts total. You can also visit the Ute Indian Museum and the Montrose County Historical Museum. Montrose has two movie theatres to see the latest movies and also features a drive-in theatre for shows under the stars.

Montrose is just waiting as an adventure playground and offers great outdoor activities. Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park has a variety of activities for every experience level. Both hiking and nature trails let you appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the 2,700-foot canyon, plus the more experienced outdoor lovers can enjoy rafting and kayak down the Gunnison River. Fishing, birdwatching, and wildlife watching are also enjoyable in the park. There's even a 1.5-hour guided pontoon boat tour down the river where you'll learn about the area's legacy. The winter months are excellent for skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling, with Telluride, one of the best ski destinations in the country, less than 2 hours away.

Colorado is slowly growing in diversity. While there aren't any Filipino restaurants in Montrose yet, 4 hours away in Colorado Springs, you'll find the Philippine Oriental Market, as well as Julie's Kitchen and You-Ka Cafe, both hot spots for Filipino cuisine.

Montrose is safe for families, and is patrolled by a vigilant police department with 38 sworn officers. The police department engages in Community Policing and offers a variety of programs to ensure the safety of the area.