Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
39 Calle Miller, La Jara, CO 81140
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Follow this homeRio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in La Jara, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 22, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Health citations since November 20, 201940 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three years2, $54,946 in total
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Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on August 4, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2019.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 6, 2025 from $60,250 to $39,163.
Health inspection on April 22, 2026
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0555. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
Citation F0742. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0582 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0604 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2019.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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Health inspection on November 6, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
25 of 210 Colorado homes (12%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $39,163 on November 6, 2025.
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Citation F0690. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on July 24, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0603. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 26, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
CMS fine of $15,783 on March 26, 2024.
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Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0758 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2024.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on March 26, 2024
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.
Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0037 2 times since 2019.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 20, 2019
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0842. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0943. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0582. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0659. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on November 20, 2019
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation E0033. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish methods for sharing information.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2019.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 27, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (719) 274-3311
- Last standard health inspection
- April 22, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 45.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
- Chain
- Centennial Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Colorado average (40 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CENTENNIAL MN TR I5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 18% · since 09/01/2022
- DUKE, JACOBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/12/2022
- GOTTLIEB, REFOELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- TURPEN, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2024
Questions
When was Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 40 health citations since November 20, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $54,946 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.