Red Cliffs Post Acute
Grand Junction, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065110) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (970) 243-7211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Red Cliffs Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Red Cliffs Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
Red Cliffs Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Red Cliffs Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Grand Junction, Colorado (Mesa County), operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility has 89 certified beds and an average daily census of 85.7 residents. It has been federally certified since June 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, Red Cliffs Post Acute holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility — no federal fines on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
Red Cliffs Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Red Cliffs Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.11 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is 54.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program based on the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 89 certified beds with an average of 85.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are overall 2, health inspection 2, staffing 2, and quality measures 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9702437211 and 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 9702437211 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065110?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.