Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650 · (970) 625-0842
Government - State · 89 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.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 9 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $32,975 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 22, 2024 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 22, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.November 22, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 22, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.November 22, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 22, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 22, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.November 22, 2024 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.November 22, 2024 · F0908 · 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.November 20, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 20, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.November 22, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.June 6, 2024 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 6, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $32,975November 22, 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 | 4.12 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.31 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.30 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.50 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 89 |
| Average residents per day | 62.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Grand River Health Care Center Rifle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Park Care Center Carbondale · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Glenwood Springs Healthcare Glenwood Springs · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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