Pioneer Health Care Center
900 S 12th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067 · (719) 254-3314
For profit - Limited Liability company · 101 certified beds
Pioneer Health Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,033 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 18, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 18, 2024 · F0689 · 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.April 18, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.April 18, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 18, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 18, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 18, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 18, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 4, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.August 29, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 29, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.August 29, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.April 18, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 13, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,033April 18, 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 | 3.36 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 101 |
| Average residents per day | 77.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fowler Health Care Fowler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bluestem Village La Junta · Not available
- Holly Care Center Holly · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lamar Estates Nursing Center Lamar · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bent County Healthcare Center Las Animas · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pioneer Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.