COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE

CMS abuse icon · CCN 065386 · STATE OF COLORADO · Government - State · 89 certified beds · Garfield · CO


COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE is a 89-bed nursing home in RIFLE, Colorado. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2006-06-01. It averages 62.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE?

CMS lists 21 health-inspection deficiencies for COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE since 2022-02-14, 13 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2025-11-20.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-11-20F0600, F0695Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2024-11-22F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.K
2024-11-22F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2024-11-22F0867, F0880Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-11-22F0761Ensure 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.E
2024-11-22F0600, F0677, F0805, F0908Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2024-06-06F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.J
2024-06-06F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.E
2023-05-18F0658, F0880Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-05-18F0600, F0692Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2022-02-14F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2022-02-14F0550, F0684, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-11-22Fine$32,975

How is COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE staffed?

MeasureThis facilityCO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.115033.72368
Total nursing staff turnover (%)48.747.1
Average number of residents per day62.974.8

Who owns COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE?

COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE is registered with CMS as Government - State, operates under the legal business name STATE OF COLORADO.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSTATE OF COLORADOsince 01/01/2015
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEECOPPOCK, KIM, CROOK, PAUL, WELLENDORF, DIANAsince 02/18/2010
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSTATE OF COLORADO, RESER, CAROLYNsince 01/01/2015

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