Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
2277 East Dr, Monte Vista, CO 81144 · (719) 852-5138
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $37,103 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 20, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 20, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 20, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 20, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 20, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 20, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 20, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 20, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.May 20, 2026 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 20, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 20, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 11, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 11, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,110December 10, 2025
- Fine of $27,993February 8, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 34 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake Monte Vista · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Del Norte · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- San Luis Care Center Alamosa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Evergreen Nursing Home Alamosa · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center La Jara · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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