nursing home in Rifle, CO
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650 · (970) 625-0842
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle at a glance
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a 89-bed government nursing home in Rifle, Colorado (Garfield County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 22, 2024) found 11 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $32,975.
Nursing staff turnover is 48.7% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 89
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 2006
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Garfield County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065386
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.12 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.31 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.50 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 48.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 169.8 | 74 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $32,975 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 89 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 63 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 70.7% | 80.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.4% | 20% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.6% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.5% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.1% | 8.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 5.5% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.1% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83.9% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 67.3% | 76.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2025 |
| November 20, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2025 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Complaint | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| November 22, 2024 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 20, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2024 |
| June 6, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 8, 2024 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 12, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 26, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2023 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 16, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2022 |
| February 14, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $32,975 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | Fine | $32,975 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF COLORADO Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2015 |
| RESER, CAROLYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| STATE OF COLORADO Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| COPPOCK, KIM Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2006 |
| CROOK, PAUL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2009 |
| WELLENDORF, DIANA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2010 |
Other nursing homes near Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
- ★★★★★3Average
Glenwood Springs Healthcare
2305 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 · 24 mi
For-profit · 54 beds · Part of Madison Creek Partners
★★★★★2Below averageHeritage Park Care Center
1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623 · 30.5 mi
For-profit · 90 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America
★★★★★3AverageWalbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing
100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr, Meeker, CO 81641 · 36.7 mi
Government · 30 beds
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle's rating?
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Colorado nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle and how do I contact it?
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is at 851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650. Phone: (970) 625-0842.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.