Nursing home report
RIFLE, CO · Medicare-certified · 57 beds
GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER in Rifle, CO has an overall 3-star rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 4.85 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark) but weaker health inspections (2 stars) and a recent federal penalty with $34,110 in fines over the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8531 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8531.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to give residents clear notice of their rights, rules, services, and charges. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 572 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
A federal fine of $34,110 was recorded.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $34,110 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2026
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
