Grand River Health Care Center
701 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650 · (970) 625-1514
Non profit - Corporation · 57 certified beds
Grand River Health Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $22,171 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 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 January 30, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 30, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.January 30, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.January 30, 2026 · F0572 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.January 30, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $22,171January 30, 2026
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 | 4.85 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.14 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.02 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 57 |
| Average residents per day | 52.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle Rifle · ★★★★★ 2 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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