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HomeColoradoPioneer Health Care Center

Pioneer Health Care Center

900 S 12th St, Rocky Ford, CO 810677192543314
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
101
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $14,613

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 101 certified beds with an average of 74.4 residents per day (74% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Apr 18, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $14,613 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.41 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.6%

• Part of the Madison Creek Partners chain (12 facilities)

Pioneer Health Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rocky Ford, Colorado with 101 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored at average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
101
Avg Residents/Day
74.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Otero
Last Inspection
Apr 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
63.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Apr 18, 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: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Dec 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Dec 29, 2022Corrected: 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: Nov 13, 2023Corrected: 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: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Actual Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Sep 16, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$14,613
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineFeb 28, 2023
$4,580
FineApr 18, 2024
$10,033

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

Nurse Aide2.26 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.41 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.6%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MADISON CREEK PARTNERS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2016
CHRISTENSEN, COVEY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jul 1, 2016
MADISON CREEK PARTNERS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
CHRISTENSEN, COVEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
CLEGG, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 26, 2023
DIPASQUALE, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2025
HOPKINS, AMBEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021
SHEPHERD, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
CHRISTENSEN, COVEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
CLEGG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 26, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Pioneer Health Care Center?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Pioneer Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 18, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $14,613 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Pioneer Health Care Center?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center provides 3.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.54 LPN hours, and 2.26 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.6%.
How many beds does Pioneer Health Care Center have?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center has 101 certified beds with an average of 74.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain.

Part of Madison Creek Partners

This chain operates 12 facilities. View all →