Eagle Ridge Post Acute
Grand Junction, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065286) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $63,613 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (970) 243-3381 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eagle Ridge Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of about 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Eagle Ridge Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
Eagle Ridge Post Acute has 4 federal fines on record totaling $63,613.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Eagle Ridge Post Acute is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Grand Junction, Colorado, operating under Mesa County, with an average daily census of 66.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, with initial certification dating to December 10, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Eagle Ridge Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, staffing rating of 2 out of 5, and quality measure rating of 5 out of 5. These are combined by CMS into the overall 2-star rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $63,613.00, and 1 payment denial associated with this facility.
Eagle Ridge Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Eagle Ridge Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of about 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.46 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 62.7%; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $63,613.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility; families should confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 70 beds with an average daily census of 66.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Eagle Ridge Post Acute is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 10, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; here the health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2, quality measures is 5, and overall is 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9702433381 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9702433381 to arrange a visit and review the CMS inspection record.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065286?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.