Rifle, CO

Grand River Health Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

701 E 5th St, Rifle, CO

(970) 625-1514

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 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

57

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.23

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.72

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.27

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.44

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.3
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.9
1.7
1.2 pts worse
1.8
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
93.5%
6.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.7%
5.3 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
3.4%
2.7 pts worse
3.3%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
7.4%
7.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
5.0%
2.5 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.6%
11.2%
6.4 pts worse
19.6%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.5%
20.6%
14.1 pts better
16.7%
10.2 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 13.9%
14.6%
0.7 pts better
14.9%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
0.8%
0.4 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.5%
1.5%
5 pts worse
1.7%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.3%
22.4%
4.9 pts worse
19.8%
7.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.7%
3.7%
3 pts better
5.1%
4.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.7%
76.4%
14.3 pts better
81.7%
9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 26.6%
12.8%
13.8 pts worse
12.0%
14.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.7%
1.5%
6.2 pts worse
1.6%
6.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 11.6%
20.3%
8.7 pts better
23.9%
12.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-10-13 · Fire 2022-10-13

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-09 · Fire 2021-07-09

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-11-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-12-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-08-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

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 2024-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2024-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-09

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 2021-08-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Grand River Hospital District

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1966-01-01
Coombs, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2006-05-01
Paget, Chavien

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-11-01

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