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Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle, in Rifle, Colorado, is certified for 89 beds under government, state ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 4, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $33K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 48.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Garfield Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.6 | 31.1 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.7% | 48.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $32,975 | $25,990 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Nov 2024, 18 May 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 G ×2 D ×11 E ×4 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 14 Feb 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 14 Feb 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 14 Feb 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2022 |
| 14 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | Fine | $32,975 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.7%, RNs 27.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.6% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.5% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.4% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Colorado.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2015 |
| State of Colorado | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Garfield County
| 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 |
| Glenwood Springs Healthcare | Glenwood Springs | 54 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 53.7 | $5K | 21 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Garfield County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $33K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include State of Colorado and State of Colorado. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.