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
🏥 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
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0600 Severity DProtect 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 DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Nov 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity KEnsure 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 GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Nov 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0880 Severity FProvide 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
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