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River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
1335 6th St, Del Norte, CO 81132
CCN
065424
Ownership type
For-profit, individual
Certified beds
60
Residents per day
57
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CMS star ratings
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists no fines 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.

CMS star ratings of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeRio Grande County medianColorado medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating22.03.03.0
Health inspection rating22.02.02.8
Staffing rating22.03.02.9
Quality measure rating33.05.03.6

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.

Health citations of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsColorado median
Cycle 1 (latest)19 Dec 2024118
Cycle 213 Jul 2023158
Cycle 3No date36

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.

Scope and severity of the 29 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
19 Dec 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint investigation30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.EStandard survey30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint investigation30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey30 Jan 2025
19 Dec 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation30 Jan 2025

Survey cycle 2: 15 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
2 Apr 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation29 Apr 2025
13 Jul 2023F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.EStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.FStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey11 Aug 2023
13 Jul 2023F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard survey11 Aug 2023

Survey cycle 3: 3 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
24 Jan 2020F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey18 Feb 2020
24 Jan 2020F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey18 Feb 2020
24 Jan 2020F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard survey26 Feb 2020

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.

CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.

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.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
StaffThis homeColorado medianColorado average (CMS)
All nurse staff2.793.503.72
Registered nurses (RN)0.640.700.82
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.460.68
Nurse aides1.692.22
All nurse staff, weekends2.513.103.30
Nurse staff turnover in a year
46.8%
Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
46.7%
RN turnover in a year
12.5%
Administrators who left in a year
1

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.

Quality measures of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeColorado medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay5.9%11.1%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.9%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay3.4%3.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%0.9%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay5.1%11.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay3.5%3.0%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay24.7%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, individual
Chain
Centennial Healthcare (8 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Centennial I TBD Holdco LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest1 Sep 2022
Bank Hapoalim B.M.5% or greater mortgage interest30 Apr 2025
Bank Hapoalim B.M.Operational/managerial control30 Apr 2025

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Other homes in Rio Grande County

The 2 nearest other nursing homes in Rio Grande County, Colorado
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterMonte Vista1 of 511$37,10320 May 2026
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at HomelakeMonte Vista5 of 52$017 Oct 2024

All 3 nursing homes in Rio Grande County

Official channels

Cite this page

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (CCN 065424). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/river-valley-rehabilitation-and-healthcare-center-del-norte-co-065424/

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Questions

When was River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 2 Apr 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Jul 2023.
Who operates River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists the home in the chain Centennial Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Bank Hapoalim B.M. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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.