Pioneer Health Care Center
Nursing Home · Rocky Ford, CO
CMS certification number065235
Contact & location
900 S 12Th STRocky Ford, CO 81067
Otero County
- Phone
- (719) 254-3314
- ZIP code
- 81067 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 101
- Residents per day
- 77.5 (77% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- 12Th Street Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Madison Creek Partners (13 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.36 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.18 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.02 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.0 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 46.7 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 18, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 29 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2024-08-29 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-02 |
| 2024-04-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-18 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-18 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2023-11-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-25 |
| 2022-12-29 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-11 |
| 2022-12-29 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-11 |
| 2022-12-29 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
| 2021-09-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-08-02 |
| 2021-09-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-11 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,033 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-18 | Fine | $10,033 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Joseph Trail, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Clegg, Michael (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Tippet, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| White Canyon, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Christensen, Covey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clegg, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cook, Cameron (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hopkins, Amber (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ikerd, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Madison Creek Partners LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shepherd, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clegg, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ikerd, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christensen, Covey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clegg, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cook, Cameron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hopkins, Amber (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ikerd, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Madison Creek Partners LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shepherd, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Pioneer Health Care Center?
Pioneer Health Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Pioneer Health Care Center have?
It has 101 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.
Has Pioneer Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,033 in the last three years.
Who owns Pioneer Health Care Center?
It is part of Madison Creek Partners and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Pioneer Health Care Center?
(719) 254-3314. The facility is located at 900 S 12Th ST, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.