Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5TH ST, Rifle, CO 81650
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★★☆☆☆2
Health inspections
★☆☆☆☆1
Staffing
★★★★★5
Quality measures
★★★★☆4
What to notice
Latest health survey
2024-11-22
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
9
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
1
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
4.00243
Certified beds
89
Avg residents per day
61.5
Total fines (USD)
$32975.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
Government - State
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 1 / 5 |
| Staffing | 5 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 4 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 4.00243 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.29182 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.42582 |
| Nurse aide | 2.28479 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 1 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 1 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 32975.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2024-11-22 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2024-11-22 |
| Total health deficiencies | 9 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 0 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 1 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)