Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-22 · Fire 2024-11-22
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Rifle, CO
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $32,975 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO
(970) 625-0842
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
89
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2006-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.24
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.28
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.19
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.3
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.7
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.0% |
93.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.9% |
94.7%
10.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
11.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.4%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.8% |
7.4%
0.6 pts better
|
11.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.3% |
5.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.1% |
11.2%
4.1 pts better
|
19.6%
12.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.7% |
20.6%
9.9 pts better
|
16.7%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.6% |
15.2%
0.6 pts better
|
16.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.3% |
14.6%
5.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
0.8%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.8% |
1.5%
4.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.6% |
22.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.9% |
3.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 58.6% |
76.4%
17.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
23.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.8% |
1.5%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-18 · Fire 2023-05-18
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-02-14 · Fire 2022-02-14
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-05
K · Immediate jeopardy
2024-11-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-20
G · Actual harm
2024-11-22
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-22
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-12-20
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-06-06
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-05-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-07-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-26
G · Actual harm
2022-02-14
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-02-14
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-02-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-02-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-03-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$32,975
2024-11-22
Fine
Fine · fine $32,975
Fine
Ownership
State Of Colorado
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Coppock, Kim
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Crook, Paul
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Reser, Carolyn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
State Of Colorado
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Wellendorf, Diana
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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