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Grand River Health Care Center
701 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.
Grand River Health Care Center, in Rifle, Colorado, is certified for 57 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), above the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Garfield Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.3 | 31.1 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.0% | 48.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,171 | $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: 30 Jan 2026, 8 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×8 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | Fine | $22,171 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.0%, RNs 53.3%; 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 | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.1% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Grand River Hospital District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 4 facilities in Garfield County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Grand River Health Care Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Grand River Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Grand River Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Grand River Health Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Grand River Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Grand River Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jan 2026.
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.