Nursing Home
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Certified beds
89
Avg. 63 residents a day
Ownership
Government
State
Medicare
Certified
Since Jun 2006
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jun 2006
CMS rating
2
Below average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Colorado avgCO | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.12 | 3.72 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.31 | 0.82 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.30 | 0.68 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.50 | 2.21 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.50 | 3.29 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Colorado avgCO | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.3% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Colorado and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (210 Colorado and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
11health deficiencies
Nov 22, 2024 · 9 standard, 3 complaint
Colorado average: 8.7 · U.S. average: 9.2
Colorado average: 8.7 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
6health deficiencies
May 18, 2023 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines1 fine · $32,975
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagFlagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 89 Medicare-certified beds
Location
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
Garfield County · 0.3 mi from the center of Rifle
Facility details
Legal business nameState of Colorado
OwnershipState government
Medicare approvedJun 1, 2006
Resident and family councilResident and family councils
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number065386
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.