Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Rifle, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065386) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $32,975
Phone: (970) 625-0842 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle reports total nurse staffing of about 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle has 1 federal fine on record totaling $32,975.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a state government-owned nursing facility in Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 2006. The facility is certified for 89 beds and has an average daily census of 62.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. This overall score reflects four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show this facility has 1 federal fine on record, totaling $32,975.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying findings. No Special Focus Facility designation is recorded for this facility, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details and survey findings.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.31 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 48.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $32,975.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation recorded.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 89 beds and has an average daily census of 62.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 1, 5, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9706250842 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9706250842 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065386?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.