Nursing home report
RIFLE, CO · Medicare-certified · 57 beds
Grand River Health Care Center in Rifle, CO has a 3-star overall rating, with stronger staffing at 5 stars and 5.06 reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day above the 4.1 federal benchmark. The home has a 2-star health inspection rating, $34,110 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0597 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0597.
Hours per resident per day.
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
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
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
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
