2 nursing homes in Rifle, CO · avg 3.5★ · avg 73 beds
Grand River Health Care Center
701 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-1514Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-0842About Nursing Homes in Rifle
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Rifle, Colorado
Rifle, Colorado has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 73 certified beds.
Ownership includes 2 government facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Rifle, CO
How many nursing homes are in Rifle, CO?
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Rifle, Colorado. 2 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Rifle?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Rifle is 3.5 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·