Pioneer Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 900 S 12th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
- CCN
- 065235
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 101
- Residents per day
- 78
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Pioneer Health Care Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 18 Apr 2024. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $10,033 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Otero County median | Colorado median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 3 homes in the county, 210 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Colorado median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 18 Apr 2024 | 7 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 29 Dec 2022 | 7 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Dec 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2023 |
| 29 Dec 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | G | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 16 Sep 2021 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Colorado median | Colorado average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.36 | 3.50 | 3.72 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.02 | 3.10 | 3.30 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 44.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 46.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 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 | 9.4% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 35.6% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- 12th Street Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Madison Creek Partners (13 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Joseph Trail, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Tippet, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 2 Mar 2026 | |
| White Canyon, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 2 Mar 2026 | |
| Madison Creek Partners LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2016 | |
| Madison Creek Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | 30 Mar 2026 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Otero County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestem Village | La Junta | Not rated | 0 | $0 | 5 Sep 2024 | |
| Fowler Health Care | Fowler | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 15 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Pioneer Health Care Center (CCN 065235). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/pioneer-health-care-center-rocky-ford-co-065235/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Pioneer Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 4 Mar 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 29 Dec 2022. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Pioneer Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Madison Creek Partners. The CMS ownership file names Madison Creek Partners LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Pioneer Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists no home in Colorado as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.