COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE
851 E 5TH ST
RIFLE CO 81650
Phone: 9706250842
Abuse icon Government - State
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Rifle average: 0.5 star lower (2.5), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 89 |
| Average residents per day | 62.9 |
| Occupancy | 71% |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| County | Garfield |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2006-06-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 065386 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 11 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.96 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.12 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.3% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.7% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $32,975 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 5, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE have?
CMS certifies 89 beds; the facility reports an average of 62.9 residents per day (about 71% occupancy).
Does COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $32,975 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.