Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · La Jara, CO

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065399

This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

39 Calle Miller
La Jara, CO 81140
Conejos County

Phone: (719) 274-3311
ZIP code: 81140 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds: 60
Residents per day: 48.2 (80% occupied)
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name: Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
Chain: Centennial Healthcare (8 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since: June 3, 2010
Participates in: Medicare and Medicaid
Council: Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 3.1

Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5

State avg 2.7

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.1

Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 4.1

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 3.48 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.48 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.72 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.28 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.19 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 42.9 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 37.5 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: April 22, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 15.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 3
Citations on record (3 years): 39 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-04-22	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 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. F0555 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	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 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-22	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-05-22
2025-11-06	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-11-06	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	G Actual harm	Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-11-06	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-07-24	Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-07-24	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-08-15
2024-03-26	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 2024-05-13
2024-03-26	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-04-26
2024-03-26	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-05-06
2024-03-26	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-05-06
2024-03-26	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 2024-05-08
2024-03-26	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-05-06
2024-03-26	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-05-13
2019-11-20	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 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	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 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	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 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	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 2019-12-16
2019-11-20	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2019-12-16

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $54,946 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-11-06	Fine	$39,163
2024-03-26	Fine	$15,783

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Centennial MN TR I (organization)	5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 18%
Duke, Jacob (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gottlieb, Refoel (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Turpen, Mark (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Singer, Meir (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Duke, Jacob (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gottlieb, Refoel (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Turpen, Mark (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 1-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 Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.

Has Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $54,946 in the last three years.

Who owns Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

It is part of Centennial Healthcare 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 Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

(719) 274-3311. The facility is located at 39 Calle Miller, La Jara, CO 81140.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.