San Luis Care Center, Alamosa
240 Craft Dr, Alamosa, CO 81101 · 15 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
- 70 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in La Jara, CO · CMS Data August 2026
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
How Does Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Rate?
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in La Jara, CO. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.5 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 22, 2026, cited 15 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.5 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 15
- Certified beds
- 60
39 Calle Miller
La Jara, CO 81140
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.5 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.3 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 43% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 38% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | April 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 15 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 2 totaling $54,946 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 29% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 52% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.9% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 1.3% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.1% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 55% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 6.7% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 48 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | CENTENNIAL HEALTHCARE (8 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 2010 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the La Jara nursing homes page.
Evergreen Nursing Home, Alamosa
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 60 beds
- For-profit
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake, Monte Vista
3749 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144 · 23 mi
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- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality2/5
- 60 beds
- Government-owned
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Monte Vista
2277 East Dr, Monte Vista, CO 81144 · 23 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality4/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 60 beds
- For-profit
River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Del Norte
1335 6TH ST, Del Norte, CO 81132 · 35 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 60 beds
- For-profit
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Pagosa Springs
119 Bastille Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 · 61 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- 60 beds
- For-profit