Grand River Health Care Center
Rifle, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065381) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,171
Phone: (970) 625-1514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grand River Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, about at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Grand River Health Care Center reports 4.85 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Grand River Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,171.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Grand River Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rifle, Colorado (Garfield County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 2003. The facility maintains 57 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns Grand River Health Care Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is about at the Colorado state average of 3.13. The facility's component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.85 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $22,171.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight. There is no indication of a chain affiliation in the available data, and CMS data does not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including recent inspection reports, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is about at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.85 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars, and nursing turnover is 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,171.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 57 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
The overall rating combines separate scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9706251514 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9706251514 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065381?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.