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Nursing homes in Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County, Colorado, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 290 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 89 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.7 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $86K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Garfield County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.7 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $86K | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Health Care Center | Rifle | 57 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 19.3 | $22K | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Heritage Park Care Center | Carbondale | 90 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 31.1 | $26K | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifleabuse icon | Rifle | 89 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 23.6 | $33K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Glenwood Springs Healthcare | Glenwood Springs | 54 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 53.7 | $5K | 21 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 7 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Madison Creek Partners (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Garfield County, Colorado?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 290 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Garfield County have the highest CMS ratings?
Grand River Health Care Center (3 stars), Heritage Park Care Center (3 stars), Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle (2 stars)
How do Garfield County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 30.7 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.