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COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE

851 E 5TH ST, RIFLE, CO 81650
Score: 45 / 100

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 38th percentile among Colorado nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is near the national average, with 3.81 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.81 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.24 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.28 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.19 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.82 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Nov 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity K
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Nov 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 21, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 5.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $32,975

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
89
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11