Grand River Health Care Center, Rifle
701 E 5TH ST, Rifle, CO 81650 · 0.5 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
- 57 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Rifle, CO · CMS Data August 2026
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
How Does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle Rate?
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a 89-bed government-owned nursing home in Rifle, CO. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on November 22, 2024, cited 11 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.1 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 11
- Certified beds
- 89
851 E 5TH ST
Rifle, CO 81650
2 of 5 CMS overall · 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 | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | 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 | 4.1 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.3 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 49% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 27% | 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 | November 22, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 11 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $32,975 |
| 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 Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 13% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.5% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.9% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 6.5% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.3% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 5.1% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 21% | 13% | Higher 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 63 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Legal business name | STATE OF COLORADO |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | June 2006 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Colorado's Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (303.862.3524) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Colorado.
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- Staffing4/5
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- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
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- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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