Pioneer Health Care Center
Rocky Ford, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065235) · 101 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,033
Phone: (719) 254-3314 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Health Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Pioneer Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Pioneer Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,033.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pioneer Health Care Center is a 101-bed nursing home in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, with an average of 77.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1987, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.36 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,033.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Pioneer Health Care Center is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data 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?
Pioneer Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 44.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,033.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pioneer Health Care Center is certified for 101 beds and has an average of 77.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain, which has 13 facilities averaging a 3.2 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
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 (719) 254-3314 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (719) 254-3314 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065235?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.