Nursing Home Alerts

Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

2277 East Dr, Monte Vista, CO 81144

Open in mapsSee this home on CMS Care Compare

Follow this home

Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Monte Vista, 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

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

Get an email when CMS publishes something new about this home

One email per CMS update, only when something changed: a new citation, a fine, a star rating change, a new owner. Early access follows one home per address.

CMS flags

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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 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.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 10, 2025 from $14,015 to $9,110.

  4. Health inspection on May 20, 2026

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    38 of 210 Colorado homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    CMS fine of $28,340 on May 20, 2026.

    Show the 8 citations
    • 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 June 15, 2026.

    • 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 June 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 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 June 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 June 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0742. 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 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 June 15, 2026.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  5. Fire safety inspection on May 20, 2026

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 5 citations
    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  7. Health inspection on December 11, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    53 of 210 Colorado homes (25%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    Show the 3 citations
    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 June 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 29, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  8. December 10, 2025

    Fine

    CMS fine of $9,110 on December 10, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 8, 2024 from $27,563 to $27,993.

  14. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 8, 2024 from $42,405 to $27,563.

  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  16. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MONTE VISTA ESTATES, LLC.

  17. Health inspection on February 8, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    CMS fine of $27,993 on February 8, 2024.

    Show the 10 citations
    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 March 9, 2024.

    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0574. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  18. Fire safety inspection on February 8, 2024

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 9 citations
    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2019.

    • 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 March 19, 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 March 7, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0927. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  19. Health inspection on October 10, 2019

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 10 citations
    • Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2019.

    • Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2019.

    • Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2019.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 November 5, 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 November 5, 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 November 5, 2019.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 November 20, 2019.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2019.

    • Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 5, 2019.

    • 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 November 5, 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

  20. Fire safety inspection on October 10, 2019

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 10 citations
    • Citation E0023. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 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 November 5, 2019.

    • Citation E0034. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 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 December 18, 2019.

    • Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2019.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2020.

    • 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 November 9, 2019.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2020.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2019.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2019.

    See this home on CMS Care Compare

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(719) 852-5138
Last standard health inspection
May 20, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
60
Residents per day, on average
37
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
Chain
Centennial Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Colorado average (31 vs 25).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Show 4 more
  • GOTTS CONSULTING COLORADO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2024
  • DEACON, ALICIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
  • GOTTLIEB, REFOELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2024
  • PANDIT, KIRANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2025

Questions

When was Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 20, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 31 health citations since October 10, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $65,443 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

Other nursing homes in Monte Vista