Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a nursing home in Rifle, 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 inspectionNovember 22, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since February 14, 202221 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three years1, $32,975 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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 20, 2025
2 citationsCMS 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 December 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 4 times since 2022.
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 December 5, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0163 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0293 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0711 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0761 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0927 from the fire safety inspection on December 3, 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 22, 2024
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
20 of 210 Colorado homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $32,975 on November 22, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
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 20, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2022.
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 20, 2024.
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 December 20, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.0 to 4.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on June 6, 2024
2 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.
20 of 210 Colorado homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
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Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2024.
Citation F0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.
Health inspection on May 18, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
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 July 12, 2023.
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 June 26, 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Health inspection on February 14, 2022
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
45 of 210 Colorado homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
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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 March 15, 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2022.
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 March 15, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (970) 625-0842
- Last standard health inspection
- November 22, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 89
- Residents per day, on average
- 65.1
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- State of Colorado
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (21 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- STATE OF COLORADO5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2015
- STATE OF COLORADOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- RESER, CAROLYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
Questions
When was Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle last inspected?
CMS lists November 22, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since February 14, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $32,975 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.