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HomeColoradoColorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 816509706250842WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(48 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
89
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $32,975

How Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle Compares in Colorado

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CO average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CO average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.12 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.31 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
48.7%
CO average
47.1%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Colorado average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.12 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.72.
Reported RN time is 1.31 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.83.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected May 18, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 22, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,581/mo
Colorado median
Private Room
$11,101/mo
Colorado median
Garfield County 65+
8,419
13.6% of county
County Population
61,683
Garfield County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rifle, Colorado with 89 certified beds. It has been operating since 2006. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
89
Avg Residents/Day
62.9
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2006
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Garfield
Last Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
169.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$32,975
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 22, 2024
$32,975

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.31 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.12 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.7%
RN Turnover
27.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STATE OF COLORADO5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2015
COPPOCK, KIMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 3, 2006
CROOK, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 7, 2009
WELLENDORF, DIANAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2010
STATE OF COLORADOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
RESER, CAROLYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Rifle, COCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $32,975
Grand River Health Care Center
Rifle, CO2,640 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $34,110
Glenwood Springs Healthcare
Glenwood Springs, CO24.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $5,293
Heritage Park Care Center
Carbondale, CO30.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,990
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing
Meeker, CO36.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,981
Canyon View Care Center
Palisade, CO42.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $28,322
Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center
Paonia, CO47.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,619
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Rifle, CO · Current facility
—2/51/55/5$32,975
Grand River Health Care Center
Rifle, CO
2,640 ft3/52/55/5$34,110
Glenwood Springs Healthcare
Glenwood Springs, CO
24.0 mi2/53/51/5$5,293
Heritage Park Care Center
Carbondale, CO
30.5 mi2/51/53/5$25,990
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing
Meeker, CO
36.7 mi3/53/54/5$29,981
Canyon View Care Center
Palisade, CO
42.6 mi2/51/53/5$28,322
Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center
Paonia, CO
47.3 mi1/51/54/5$32,619

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?▾
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Colorado is $9,581/month for a semi-private room and $11,101/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle had any health inspection violations?▾
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 22, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $32,975.
What are the staffing levels at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?▾
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle provides 4.12 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours, 0.30 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.7%.
How many beds does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle have?▾
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has 89 certified beds with an average of 62.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 1 in Rifle. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?▾
On Google Maps, Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 48 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.