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HomeColoradoPioneer Health Care Center

Pioneer Health Care Center

900 S 12th St, Rocky Ford, CO 810677192543314WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(28 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
101
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $10,033

How Pioneer Health Care Center 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
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CO average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.36 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
44.0%
CO average
47.1%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.72.
Reported RN time is 0.56 hours per resident per day, below 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
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 29, 2022
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 18, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
Otero County 65+
3,920
21.1% of county
County Population
18,580
Otero County

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

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Pioneer Health Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rocky Ford, Colorado with 101 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
101
Avg Residents/Day
77.5
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)
7
Weighted Score
61.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

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
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
F0730Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: 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
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
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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
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: 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
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
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
F0684Actual Harm

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

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
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
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
Total Fines
$10,033
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 18, 2024
$10,033

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

Nurse Aide2.18 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.36 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.02 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.0%
RN Turnover
46.7%
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 (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHIEF JOSEPH TRAIL, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 2, 2026
TIPPET, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 2, 2026
WHITE CANYON, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 2, 2026
CLEGG, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 2, 2026
CLEGG, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 26, 2023
IKERD, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 2, 2026
MADISON CREEK PARTNERS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
CHRISTENSEN, COVEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
CLEGG, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 26, 2023
COOK, CAMERONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2025
HOPKINS, AMBEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021
IKERD, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
SHEPHERD, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
MADISON CREEK PARTNERS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 30, 2026
CHRISTENSEN, COVEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
CLEGG, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 26, 2023
COOK, CAMERONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2025
HOPKINS, AMBERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021
IKERD, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
SHEPHERD, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Pioneer Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Pioneer Health Care Center
Rocky Ford, COCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,033
Crowley County Nursing Center
Ordway, CO12.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bluestem Village
La Junta, CO15.9 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Fowler Health Care
Fowler, CO17.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bent County Healthcare Center
Las Animas, CO26.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $13,442
Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Pueblo, CO49.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $30,707
University Park Care Center
Pueblo, CO50.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $22,653
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Pioneer Health Care Center
Rocky Ford, CO · Current facility
—4/53/54/5$10,033
Crowley County Nursing Center
Ordway, CO
12.1 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Bluestem Village
La Junta, CO
15.9 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Fowler Health Care
Fowler, CO
17.3 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bent County Healthcare Center
Las Animas, CO
26.7 mi4/53/55/5$13,442
Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Pueblo, CO
49.6 mi2/52/53/5$30,707
University Park Care Center
Pueblo, CO
50.6 mi4/53/52/5$22,653

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 Pioneer Health Care Center?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Pioneer Health Care Center 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). Pioneer Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Pioneer Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 18, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,033.
What are the staffing levels at Pioneer Health Care Center?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center provides 3.36 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 2.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.0%.
How many beds does Pioneer Health Care Center have?▾
Pioneer Health Care Center has 101 certified beds with an average of 77.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 77% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Pioneer Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Pioneer Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Pioneer Health Care Center has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Madison Creek Partners

This chain operates 13 facilities. View all →