Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Nursing Home · Rifle, CO
CMS certification number065386
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
851 E 5TH STRifle, CO 81650
Garfield County
- Phone
- (970) 625-0842
- ZIP code
- 81650 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 89
- Residents per day
- 62.9 (71% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- State of Colorado
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 2006
- 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
- 4.12 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.31 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.30 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.50 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.50 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.7 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.3 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 22, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | 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 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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 2025-12-05 |
| 2024-11-22 | 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 |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-22 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-26 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
| 2023-05-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-26 |
| 2023-05-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-05-18 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-26 |
| 2023-05-18 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-26 |
| 2022-02-14 | 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 2022-03-15 |
| 2022-02-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-15 |
| 2022-02-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-15 |
| 2022-02-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-16 |
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 $32,975 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-22 | Fine | $32,975 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Reser, Carolyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| State of Colorado (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coppock, Kim (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crook, Paul (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellendorf, Diana (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has a 2-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 Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle have?
It has 89 certified beds and cares for about 63 residents per day.
Has Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $32,975 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?
(970) 625-0842. The facility is located at 851 E 5TH ST, Rifle, CO 81650.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.