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Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

851 E 5TH ST, Rifle, CO 81650

89 Beds
Medicare Since 2006

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851 E 5TH ST
Rifle, CO 81650

About Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

Nursing home overview and details

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a government-operated nursing home in Rifle, CO, serving Garfield County and the surrounding community. The facility has 89 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.4 residents.

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2006, bringing 20 years of experience in long-term care.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Rifle, CO, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds89
Avg. Residents/Day62.4
OwnershipGovernment - State
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyGarfield
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle provides 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.29 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 51.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 41.7%. Weekend staffing averages 3.26 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.29
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.95
Total Nurse Turnover Rate51.9%
RN Turnover Rate41.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.26

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and has received 1 fine totaling $32,975. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Fines1 ($32,975)
Total Penalties1

Doctors at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

2 affiliated physicians

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About Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

What is the CMS rating for Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle have?

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has 89 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.4 residents.

What type of facility is Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a government - state nursing home serving Garfield County in Rifle, CO.

How many doctors practice at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?

2 physicians are affiliated with Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·