Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065100) · 151 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $67,298
Phone: (719) 564-0550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Colorado's state average of about 3.1 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Rock Canyon reports total nurse staffing of about 2.8 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.1%.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $67,298 for Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado, licensed for 151 beds with an average of 135.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since March 1968. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Rock Canyon holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.1%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $67,298 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. There is no Special Focus Facility designation currently listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published federal ratings and penalty information at the time of compilation. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
Rock Canyon has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Colorado's state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 2.80 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 49.1%; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $67,298, and no 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 currently listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 151 beds and has an average daily population of 135.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since March 24, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall star rating; here they are 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7195640550 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or facility-condition details; contact the facility at 7195640550 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065100?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.